The ultimate US Open site, Oakmont Country Club, is demonstrating to be a tough test of talent and perseverance, with only a handful of players able to take advantage of the difficult circumstances. Sam Burns recorded a 5-under 65 in the second round of the tournament, giving him a 3-under par after 36 holes, one of the finest rounds of the year.

Interestingly, just two players have ever recorded better scores in a US Open round at Oakmont. Underdog Golf reports that Johnny Miller (63) was the first to accomplish this in 1973, followed by Loren Roberts (64) in 1974.

As a result, Burns becomes the tenth player to shoot 65, joining a small group of fellow professionals.

Who is Johnny Miller?

Miller, who was born in San Francisco, California, in 1947, is a famous golfer and regarded as one of the best players in the world.

He participated in 412 events and took home 25 PGA Tour championships, two of which were major ones. According to PGATour.com, he also won six international tournaments, was the runner-up in 16 competitions, came in third 10 times, and in the top five 60 times. In 1969, Miller became a member of the PGA Tour.

Miller shot 63 in a major championship during the 1973 US Open tournament, which brought him into the public eye. This followed two close calls in a row in 1971 (T-5) and 1972, when he placed seventh.

Miller remembers the record from 1973.

Miller served as NBC's chief golf analyst for almost 29 years after leaving the game, from 1990 to 2019. Miller recently remembered the "tip" that helped him set the record at the 1973 US Open.

He wrote in a Golf.com article that, as he was warming up, he heard a voice in his head telling him to "Open your stance way up." He did so right away and struck his last six balls directly.

In the end, he struck all 18 greens in regulation and 13 of 14 fairways. He finished with a 63, the lowest score ever recorded in a major championship.

FAQs

1. Where is Johnny Miller today?

As per reports, he currently resides in California’s Monterey Peninsula.

2. Did Johnny Miller ever win the Masters?

He finished as the runner-up three times in 1971, 1975 and 1981.

3. Why did Johnny Miller quit golf?

Miller decided to quit golf to spend time with his family, including more than two dozen grandchildren.

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