The 1961 U.S. Open was the 61st U.S. Open, held June 15–17 at the South Course of Oakland Hills Country Club in Birmingham, Michigan, a suburb north of Detroit. Gene Littler shot a final round 68 for 281 (+1) to win his sole major title, one stroke ahead of runners-up Bob Goalby and Doug Sanders, the 54-hole leader. U.S. Open 1961: June 15–17, 1961 at Oakland Hills Country Club, South Course. Champion: Gene Littler, at 281 (+1). Wiki link