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The 1931 U.S. Open was the 35th U.S. Open held July 2–6 at Inverness Club in Toledo Ohio. Billy Burke won his only major title defeating George Von Elm in a marathon 72-hole playoff the longest in tournament history. Von Elm the 1926 U.S. Amateur champion held the 54-hole lead at 217 after rounds of 75-69-73. Burke playing just ahead of Von Elm in the final round carded a 73 and a 292 total.