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Who was the First Native-Born American to Win the U.S. Open?

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Question: Who was the First Native-Born American to Win the U.S. Open?
Answer: John J. (Johnny) McDermott was the first native-born American to win the the U.S. Open when he did so in 1911. McDermott repeated as champion in 1912.

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