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Nicklaus and Miller Reminisce About Their US Open Victories at Oakmont

Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller each claimed their inaugural major championship victories at Oakmont, with Nicklaus capturing the 1962 U.S. Open and Miller setting a then-record final-round score of 63 to secure the 1973 title.
Nicklaus entered the 1962 Open having placed second in 1960 and fourth in 1961, while Miller recalled playing the first two rounds with Arnold Palmer and the intense pressure at Oakmont.
Both players emphasized the importance of handling pressure, with Nicklaus highlighting putting and Miller advising patience and focus on fairways and greens to succeed at Oakmont.
The prize money has grown dramatically since their wins, with Nicklaus earning $17,500 in 1962 and Miller $30,000 in 1973, compared to $4.3 million for the current U.S. Open champion.
Nicklaus and Miller both remarked that despite changes, the mental toughness required at Oakmont remains constant, suggesting their trailblazing still informs today’s champions.

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