1970 U.S. Open (golf)

The 1970 U.S. Open was the 70th U.S. Open, held June 18–21 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, a suburb southwest of Minneapolis. Tony Jacklin, age 26, won his first major championship, finishing at 7-under-par 281, seven strokes ahead of runner-up Dave Hill. This was the first U.S. Open victory by an Englishman in fifty years, since Ted Ray's win in 1920.

Jacklin led wire-to-wire, a rare feat in major championship golf. His consistent play, characterized by accurate driving and solid putting, was a stark contrast to the challenging conditions and the struggles of many other competitors. The course, playing long and difficult, was criticized by some players, most notably Dave Hill, who famously said Hazeltine only lacked "80 acres of corn and a few cows" to be a farm. Despite his criticism, Hill finished second.

The tournament was notable for its international flavor, with players from England, the United States, South Africa, and Australia contending. Arnold Palmer, seeking his second U.S. Open title, finished tied for third, nine strokes behind Jacklin. Jack Nicklaus, already a two-time U.S. Open champion, finished tied for 24th. The victory propelled Jacklin to international stardom and further cemented his reputation as one of Europe's leading golfers. The 1970 U.S. Open is remembered for Jacklin's dominant performance and the controversy surrounding Hill's comments on the course.