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Hale Irwin, a relatively unknown golfer at the time, won the 1990 US Open at Medinah in an unexpected and memorable fashion. Despite not being considered a likely contender, Irwin came through a 19-hole play-off to become the oldest ever US Open winner. The course conditions at Medinah were softer than expected, leading to a leaderboard dominated by PGA Tour regulars. In the play-off, Irwin and Mike Donald battled it out, with Irwin ultimately emerging as the victor. This win marked a turning point in Irwin's career, leading to further success on the Champions Tour. [Extracted from the article] |
