This Day in U.S. Open History: June 18

Rory McIlroy almost made a comeback on Sunday to win the U.S. Open at Pinehurst but couldn’t hang onto the lead. Today's date in Open history makes note of a legendary player 7 shots back entering the final round of the U.S. Open on June 18, 1960. Arnold Palmer made his famous charge to victory with a 65, having started the final round 7 shots back of the leader Mike Souchak. Arnie boldly drove the green on the first hole, made birdie, and the charge was on, ending in a two-stroke victory over amateur Jack Nicklaus. You can see the view from behind that first hole on the home page; it's the photo used for This Day in Golf History.