Trivia Contest – June 2010 – Part 3

CONTEST CLOSED.  The answer is (C) 1965.  From the U.S. Open site (http://usga.usopen.com/2010/history/index.html):

The format of the U.S. Open has changed several times. The USGA extended the championship to 72 holes in 1898, with 36 holes played on each of two days. In 1926, the format was changed to 18 holes played each of two days, then 36 holes on the third day. In 1965, the present format of four 18-hole daily rounds was implemented for the first time.

Winners are:

Robert Rosado – Free Foursome with Cart* at Blaketree National Golf Club

Brent Paugh – One Free Round of Golf* at Clear Creek Golf Club

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The current format of the U.S. Open is four 18-hole daily rounds.  In the past, the U.S. Open used different formats, including 36 holes played on each of two days and 18 holes on each of two days then 36 holes on the third day.  What year did the present format of four 18-hole daily rounds begin?

(A) 1926
(B) 1936
(C) 1965
(D) 1969

Out of all the correct entrants, 2 winners will be drawn at random. The prizes for this contest are:

Rules

  • Contest open only to residents of Texas. Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Fill out a comment below. Make sure to include your First and Last Name, Email Address, and Trivia Answer. (When your comment shows up as awaiting moderation, it means it went through.)
  • Each person is allowed one entry. If anyone enters multiple times, only their first entry will count.
  • The voting deadline is 10pm CST Sunday, June 27th.
  • Winners will be announced on the site on Monday, June 28th.

Please read official rules and regulations prior to entry. By entering the contest, you are agreeing to the official rules and regulations.

*Some restrictions apply

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