The 1923 U.S. Open was the 27th U.S. Open, held July 13–15 at Inwood Country Club in Inwood, New York, a suburb east of New York City on Long Island. Amateur golf legend Bobby Jones, age 21, captured his first career major championship, defeating Bobby Cruickshank by two strokes in an 18-hole Sunday playoff. U.S. Open 1923: July 13–15, 1923 at Inwood Country Club. Champion: Bobby Jones, at 296 (+8), playoff. Wiki link