2000

Tiger Woods wins the 2000 U.S. Open. (Photo: Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY Sports)

Winner: Tiger Woods

Runners up: Ernie Els and Miguel Angel Jimenez.

Noteworthy: Woods was the only golfer under par. He finished 12-under, 15 shots clear of second place. Everything you need to know about what many call ‘the greatest golf ever played’ can be learned in this piece by Golfweek‘s Steve DiMeglio. The tournament was also the 44th and final time Jack Nicklaus competed in the U.S. Open.