Johnny Miller
2 Major Championships • 48th All-Time
Major Championship Wins
About Johnny Miller
Johnny Miller won 2 major championships during a 3-year span, with the first coming in 1973.
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Career Highlights
- 1973 U.S. Open — Legendary final-round 63 at Oakmont, lowest round in major championship history at the time
- 1976 Open Championship — Won at Royal Birkdale by six strokes over Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballesteros
- Mid-1970s Dominance — Ranked #2 in the world behind only Jack Nicklaus, one of the top players of the era
- 25 PGA Tour Wins — Including eight wins in 1974 alone, showcasing elite peak performance
- Broadcasting Career — Became renowned NBC golf analyst, known for candid and insightful commentary (1990-2019)
- World Golf Hall of Fame — Inducted in 1998, cementing legacy as one of golf's greats
Did You Know?
- The 63 at Oakmont: Miller's final-round 63 at the 1973 U.S. Open on one of golf's toughest courses is considered one of the greatest single rounds in major championship history — he came from six shots back to win
- Eight Wins in 1974: Miller won eight PGA Tour events in 1974, a dominant season that showcased his peak ball-striking ability
- Broadcasting Legend: After his playing career, Johnny became famous (and sometimes controversial) for his brutally honest TV commentary, never afraid to criticize players' technique or strategy