The 1987 U.S. Open was the 87th U.S. Open, held June 18–21 at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, California. Scott Simpson passed and held off 1982 champion Tom Watson on the Lake Course to win his only major title by one stroke. U.S. Open 1987: June 18–21, 1987 at Olympic Club, Lake Course. Champion: Scott Simpson, at 277 (−3). Wiki link