One of the coolest shots in U.S. Open history happened at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, the site of this year’s championship. And it was struck with a club that likely won’t be in a single player’s bag when this year’s tournament begins on Thursday.
In 1995, Corey Pavin, then a 35-year-old PGA Tour veteran, stepped up to his second shot on the par-4 18th hole knowing exactly what he had to do—make par or better and he would likely win his first major championship.