One of the greatest tests in golf, the U.S. Open attracts players from all over the world to compete on America's most demanding courses. Five of the U.S. Open's greatest heroes, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, Payne Stewart and Hale Irwin have crafted remarkable performances that live on as part of the storied history of the U.S. Open.

Palmer in 1960: Arnold Palmer entered the final round of the 1960 U.S. Open seven strokes off the pace set by Mike Souchak. Palmer birdied six of his first seven holes on the way to a 65, and Souchak faded with a 75 to give Palmer his first championship.

Nicklaus in 1962: The 1962 U.S. Open was decided with an 18-hole playoff between Arnold Palmer, the 1960 champion, and the brash 22-year-old Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus, who had won the U.S. Amateur the previous year, shot 71 to Palmer's 74 and the rookie earned his first win as a professional.

Miller in 1973: Johnny Miller trailed by six strokes after 54 holes of the 1973 U.S. Open. He shot a sizzling 63 during the final round to defeat John Schlee by a stroke. Miller's 63 was the lowest score ever shot at an Open, a mark later tied in 1980 by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf.

Irwin in 1990: Eleven years after his last U.S. Open win, Hale Irwin added another title to his resume in 1990. At the conclusion of the final round, Irwin and Mike Donald were tied at 8-under par, and they remained tied after the 18-hole playoff. Irwin captured the title in dramatic fashion with an 8-foot birdie putt on the 19th hole that made the 45-year-old the oldest U.S. Open champion.

Stewart in 1999: Not only did Payne Stewart clinch the 1999 U.S. Open in dramatic fashion, he was the only player to finish under par at Pinehurst. Stewart's solid performance earned him his second U.S. Open title of the decade. In Sunday's final round, Stewart held off a determined Phil Mickelson and captured the title with a spectacular par save on No. 18.

Ogilvy for victory
Geoff Ogilvy became the first Australian to win the U.S. Open since David Graham in 1981 on Sunday when he saved par on the final two holes to claim a one-shot victory over three major champions.

Singh in search of history
Vijay Singh is in position to become the first player to win the week before the U.S. Open and then win the U.S. Open. The three-time major winner sits in a tie for fourth, three shots behind the co-leaders.

Don't forget about Duval
David Duval may have struggled with his game in recent seasons, but the 2001 British Open champion reminded us all Friday that he can still compete with the world's best. His 2-under 68 at Winged Foot is one of the best rounds of the 2006 U.S. Open so far.

Monty brings back 90's memories
Colin Montgomerie's opening-round 69 Thursday at Winged Foot brought back some fond memories for the Scotsman about his superb second-place finish at the 1994 and 1997 U.S. Opens.