The 1931 U.S. Open was the 35th U.S. Open, held July 2–6 at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. Billy Burke won his only major title, defeating George Von Elm in a marathon 72-hole playoff, the longest in tournament history. U.S. Open 1931: July 2–6, 1931 at Inverness Club. Champion: Billy Burke, at 292 (+8), playoff. Wiki link