The 1981 U.S. Open was the 81st U.S. Open, held June 18–21 at the East Course of Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia. David Graham won his second major title and became the first Australian to win the U.S. Open, three strokes ahead of runners-up George Burns and Bill Rogers. U.S. Open 1981: June 18–21, 1981 at Merion Golf Club East Course. Champion: David Graham, at 273 (−7) — 2nd major title. Wiki link