The 1957 U.S. Open was the 57th U.S. Open, held June 12–15 at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio. Dick Mayer defeated defending champion Cary Middlecoff in an 18-hole playoff to win his only major title. U.S. Open 1957: June 13–16, 1957 at Inverness Club. Champion: Dick Mayer, at 282 (+2), playoff. Wiki link