The 1902 U.S. Open was the eighth U.S. Open, held October 10–11 at Garden City Golf Club in Garden City, New York, on Long Island, east of New York City. Laurie Auchterlonie established a new 72-hole U.S. Open scoring record to win his only major title, six strokes ahead of Stewart Gardner and amateur Walter Travis. U.S. Open 1902: October 10–11, 1902 at Garden City Golf Club. Champion: Laurie Auchterlonie, at 307. Wiki link