The 1940 U.S. Open was the 44th U.S. Open, June 6–9 at Canterbury Golf Club in Beachwood, Ohio, a suburb east of Cleveland. Lawson Little defeated Gene Sarazen in an 18-hole playoff to win his only professional major. U.S. Open 1940: June 6–9, 1940 at Canterbury Golf Club. Champion: Lawson Little, at 287 (−1), playoff. Wiki link