Lee Trevino talks about the 3rd round of the 1972 Open Championship… and how one mishap ultimately turned into a great advantage as he would birdie the final five holes that day and go from 6 behind Jacklin to level things up. | Bradley Hughes Golf

1970 U.S. Open Golf Tournament Results

Jack Nicklaus’ 1-iron tee shot on the famous par-3 17th at Pebble Beach hit the flagstick and stopped inches from the hole for a tap-in birdie, all but assuring Nicklaus of his third U.S. Open title. Is it the greatest shot in #USOpen history? Your vote counts! ➡️ https://on.usopen.com/GreatestShots | U.S. Open Championship

Trevino won the U.S. Open the year before at Merion in a playoff with Jack. In 1972 he was paired with Nicklaus in the last round and this time Jack won. When you look at leaderboards, you see how many opportunities the great players have to pull off the wins. In the still picture above, you can see how that right arm hangs. @lee_trevino39 @thejacknicklaus @usopengolf @pebblebeachresorts #golf #usopen #golflessons #golfswing @jimmcleanbiltmore @thebiltmoremiami | Jim McLean

1972, heavy winds. Jack Nicklaus stands one shot ahead in the final round of the U.S. Open. Facing the par-3 17th at Pebble Beach, he pulls a 1-iron. The ball hits the flagstick and nearly drops for an ace. He finishes the hole with a bird and his 11th major. The moment becomes iconic and is now remembered as one of the greatest shots of Jack’s career and one of the most clutch shots in golf history. | Bombs Darts Birds