1897 U.S. Open (golf) 1897 U.S. Open (golf) The 1897 U.S. Open was the third U.S. Open, held September 17 at Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois, a suburb west of Chicago. Joe Lloyd won his only major title by one stroke over runner-up Willie Anderson. Following the first round on Friday morning, Anderson began the final round in the afternoon four clear of Lloyd, who shot a 79 over the last 18 holes to Anderson's 84 to finish a stroke ahead. Lloyd's win was capped by a three at the finishing hole. Anderson needed a four at the last to tie Lloyd; he
Wiffle golf doubt. Because Wiffle Golf is played casually around the country (it is especially popular on college campuses), there is no one set of rules that govern every game of Wiffle golf. However, some of the most common rules appear below: Players must all use the same model of plastic ball for play. Popular models include traditional Wiffle brand balls (holes on just one side), training balls (holes everywhere), solid plastic balls with no holes, and Junkball brand balls. In the early stages of Wiffle Golf, Wiffle brand bats were traditionally used for all strokes. Today, it is not uncommon to