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Miller wound up at 5-under (279) for the championship, beating the runner-up Schlee by a single stroke, who shot a 1-under 70. Only six players, Miller included, shot under par in the final round. Miller earned $35,000 for the victory.
- E. Michael Johnson
- Although Johnny Miller was considered one of the very best players of the 1970s, he had just two PGA Tour wins before his victory at Oakmont—the 1971 Southern Open Invitational and the 1972 Sea Pines Heritage Classic.
- Before 1973 only three players had played an Open at Oakmont under par—Ben Hogan in 1953 and Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer in 1962, leading to a playoff.
- During his 2007 presser prior to that year's U.S. Open at Oakmont, Miller recounted an encounter with a prescient female spectator. “She came up to me on Tuesday and said, ‘You're going to win the U.S. Open on the 18th green.’”
- In 1973 players were not allowed to use their own caddies, meaning Miller’s bagman, Andy Martinez was on the bench. “I don't know who came up with that theory,” Miller said in 2007.
Jun 14, 2023 · The 1973 U.S. Open champion and 2023 Bob Jones Award recipient says Jones was "amazing" and "a gentleman's champion". He praises Jones' achievements and character, but also mentions Nicklaus and Woods as other greats.
- Tom D'angelo
- Sport Reporter/Columnist
Jun 14, 2023 · The golf legend and former NBC announcer received the Bob Jones Award for his contributions to the game. He shared his emotions and memories of his stunning nine-birdie 63 at Oakmont, where a mysterious fan predicted his victory.
- Alan Bastable
May 12, 2023 · The former PGA Tour champion and U.S. Open winner will be awarded the Bob Jones Award on the 50th anniversary of his historic victory at Oakmont. Miller is also a renowned golf course designer and a longtime NBC Sports analyst.
The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Johnny Miller. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights
Jun 18, 2023 · Learn how Johnny Miller's weak grip and huge turn made him one of the best ball strikers of all time. Watch his video and see how he shot 63 at Oakmont in 1973.
