The 1901 U.S. Open was the seventh U.S. Open, held June 14–17 at Myopia Hunt Club in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, northeast of Boston. Willie Anderson won the first of his four U.S. Open titles in a playoff over Alex Smith. U.S. Open 1901: June 14–17, 1901 at Myopia Hunt Club. Champion: Willie Anderson, at 331, playoff. Wiki link