Johnny Miller won 2 major championships during his PGA tour career. Miller won the 1973 US Open at Oakmont CC and the 1976 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
John Miller was born on the 29th of April 1947 in San Francisco, California.
Johnny Miller’s most famous major championship moment was the final round of the ’73 US Open. He shot an 8-under 63 to secure the come from behind victory.
After retiring from professional golf, Johnny transitioned into the booth and became one of the most famous golf announcers on TV. He was known for being brutally honest and pointing out when players appeared to be nervous or when they hit bad shots.
He was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1998.
Miller has won a total of 25 PGA Tour events.
The 1973 US Open was played at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont.
Johnny Miller won the 1973 US Open one stroke ahead of runner-up John Schlee.
He shot a record, 8-under-par 63 in the final round. His total score was 279 (-5).
The winner’s share was $35,000.
The 1976 Open Championship was played at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England.
Johnny Miller won the 1976 Open Championship six strokes ahead of runners-up Seve Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus.
Miller’s total score was 279 (-9).
The winner’s share was $13,500.
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