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
Ullna Golf Club HP Open, with Annika Sörenstam as winner. Due to the development of a few high class golf courses in the Stockholm area in recent years, Ullna Golf Club is no longer unmatched as the best course in the region. To regain its former position, the club has during the fall of 2006 acquired some land on which to build an additional nine holes of the highest standard. The new nine holes are planned to be ready by the fall of 2009, when a grand renovation of the original course will start. The whole project is projected to be finished in