And it happened to one of the best to ever play the game of golf. Greg Norman was on the verge of winning his first major title, as he led the 1986 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills after three rounds.

The US open is considered as one of golf's most prestigious tournaments. Here is all you need to know about golf's third major.

The oldest U.S. Open golf winner is Hale Irwin. Irwin won the 1990 tournament at 45 years, 15 days. Before Irwin, Raymond Floyd had won the 1986 tournament at 43 years, nine months, 11 days.