Tags: Golf Tournament, Tournament.
The 1957 U.S. Open was the 57th U.S. Open held June 12–15 at Inverness Club in Toledo Ohio. Dick Mayer defeated defending champion Cary Middlecoff in an 18-hole playoff to win his only major title.Amateur Billy Joe Patton owned the 36-hole lead but fell back with consecutive 76s over the final two rounds to finish in 8th. The 54-hole lead was held by Jimmy Demaret at 47 attempting to become the oldest U.S. Open champion.