The 1968 U.S. Open was the 68th U.S. Open, held June 13–16 at the East Course of Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. Lee Trevino equaled the tournament scoring record and won the first of his six major titles, four strokes ahead of runner-up Jack Nicklaus. It was also the first win on the PGA Tour for Trevino, age 28. U.S. Open 1968: June 13–16, 1968 at Oak Hill Country Club East Course. Champion: Lee Trevino, at 275 (−5). Wiki link