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
The Millbrook Golf Club five holes are protected by gorse and wispy fescue grasses. A particular feature of the course are ‘links style’ pot bunkers which complement sandy, free draining soil of the Greensand Ridge. All together this provides the golfer with a flavour of both links and heathland style golf whilst ensuring year round playability. The Millbrook Golf Club The Millbrook Golf Club is a golf club near Millbrook, west of Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England. It was established in 1980 as Lyshott Heath Golf Club. The Millbrook is owned by its Membership and reinvest revenues in making the club the best it can be