The 1964 U.S. Open- Ken Venturi Prevails

On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, Ken Venturi was selected for induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame. In celebration of this great achievement, we take a look at his greatest one on the golf course, his win at the 1964 U.S. Open, when he withstood the heat at Congressional Country Club to win "Golf's Toughest Test."
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[@ignatiusjk]

Why Hollywood has not made a movie of this is beyond me. What a story.

[@alberg6290]

I was there, my first tournament. Ken had a 20 ft putt on first hole and hung on the lip----as he walked slowly to ball it dropped and I followed him all 36 holes. Decades later I approached Ken when he was captain of the President's CUP team and whipped out the '64 ticket stub for him to sign-----he was quite emotional and talked to me for 10 minutes------a great day!

[@anthonymead4359]

You can see he's out on his feet - titanic reserves of strength. No ordinary mortal 'Kenny.'

[@brbob4934]

I miss hearing Ken call a broadcast.

[@doclampton]

I watched his final round on TV. Had seen him play in person twice. What a remarkable win!

[@patgenier1965]

Just read about this today in "The Match" By Mark Frost. Could make a great inspirational movie about this mans life. Thanks for posting this Vid. Our world needs more of this and less "Deadpool"

[@marcparella]

Why golf is so special. Everyone should play it.

[@adrianleman9214]

Thanks ken rip.

[@starmersbarber]

What a fantastic story!

[@fredrickausterlitz]

We will miss you Kenny.

[@Droogs]

RIP, Kenny.

[@FredCDobbs-er4qd]

That Venturi guy, he sure did understand what golf was all about.

[@NYVoice]

School is out folks...old school that is. R.I.P. Ken.

[@brubinn1]

RIP

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Bob Charles 3rd

[@rbbrown2106]

Ken had a hot wife and or girlfriend.

[@chrisfortner2988]

RIP