The US Open golf tournament has been held at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, on seven occasions. Here is the list of years, winners, and their scores:
1. 1903 – Willie Anderson (307)
2. 1915 – Jerome Travers (297)
3. 1936 – Tony Manero (282)
4. 1954 – Ed Furgol (284)
5. 1967 – Jack Nicklaus (275)
6. 1980 – Jack Nicklaus (272)
7. 1993 – Lee Janzen (272)
ABC Network has covered several golf events at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, including the US Open and PGA Championship tournaments. Here is a list of the events, winners, and some additional details:
1. 1980 US Open: Jack Nicklaus won his fourth US Open Championship, shooting a final round of 68 to finish at 8-under-par for the tournament.
2. 1985 US Women’s Open: Kathy Baker won her only major championship, shooting a final round of 68 to finish at 4-under-par for the tournament.
3. 1993 PGA Championship: Paul Azinger won his first and only major championship, shooting a final round of 68 to finish at 8-under-par for the tournament.
4. 2005 PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson won his second major championship, shooting a final round of 72 to finish at 4-under-par for the tournament.
5. 2016 PGA Championship: Jimmy Walker won his first major championship, shooting a final round of 67 to finish at 14-under-par for the tournament.
ABC Network provided comprehensive coverage of these events, with experienced broadcasters and producers bringing the action to viewers around the world. Some of the notable names on the broadcast team included Jim McKay, Chris Schenkel, Jack Whitaker, and Mike Tirico. The production was led by ABC Sports Executive Producer Roone Arledge, and the Director of the broadcast was Craig Janoff.
Overall, these events produced some thrilling golf and unforgettable moments, making Baltusrol Golf Club a true showcase for the sport.
I was the Production & Technical Assistant for the 1993 event held at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, from August 12-15, 1993. It was an exciting event, with some of the best golfers in the world competing for the championship title.
As a Production Assistant, my role was to assist the Production & Technical Manager in various aspects of the production. This included coordinating logistics, setting up equipment, and ensuring that everything ran smoothly throughout the event.
The 1993 PGA Championship was covered by ABC Network, with a team of talented broadcasters and producers bringing the action to viewers around the world.
Paul Azinger emerged as the winner of the tournament, shooting a final round of 68 to finish at 8-under-par for the tournament. It was his first and only major championship victory, and it was a moment that I will never forget. The excitement and energy of the event were palpable, and it was a privilege to be a part of such an incredible production.
Overall, the 1993 PGA Championship was a tremendous success, and I was proud to have played a small role in making it happen.
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