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
University Ridge Golf Course landing zone, giving players a difficult tee shot. On the uphill approach to the large green, players must account for a drop off left, as well as a large bunker right. The final three holes at University Ridge provide a great finish to a great round on a championship caliber golf course. The back nine measures from the back tees. From the back tees, University Ridge measures , with a course rating of 74.9 and a slope rating of 144. University Ridge Golf Course University Ridge Golf Course is a public golf course in the central United States, located in