I was working in a golf shop in Atlanta back in the 90s. Payne and Frank Nobilo came into our shop for an autograph session. Believe it or not, not a lot of people showed up and instead of leaving, Payne stayed and talked to us for an hour. He was truly one of the coolest dudes you'd ever meet.

@extrememetaldrummer1

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great story, thanks for sharing. Shows you the class. You'll never forget this as long as you live.

@1927su

2 жыл бұрын

How cool is that!!

@sappermade6012

Жыл бұрын

Once he had kids I heard he changed a lot and then he was reinvigorated having God in his life

This for me is right up there with the 1986 Masters. Payne Stewart at age 42 out dueling Tiger and Phil in their prime with unreal clutch putting will go down in history as one of the all time great performances in the history of Professional Golf. And the way he reacted when he won with the giant fist pump and the emotion of winning. To telling Phil how happy he was for him and his wife that they were gonna be parents. My god tears are flowing down my face. There will never be another Payne Stewart. He was a hall of famer on and off the course

@buds684

4 жыл бұрын

Tim Jones maybe just before Tiger’s prime. Come 2000 he was almost unstoppable.

@TJ89741

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Tiger used this to build as a few months later he’d out duel Sergio at the PGA Championship

@johnclark3697

4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic golfer.. shares the charisma title with Seve😃😃

@extrememetaldrummer1

3 жыл бұрын

Well said, Tim. Beautifully written. I feel the same.

Dude was my favorite golfer when I was in my late teens/early twenties. After he passed, I never really had another favorite golfer. Sure, I liked Tiger, but he wasn’t Payne Stewart. As I’ve gotten older, and started reading up on him, I had no idea how stellar of a dude he was. There’ll never be another like him.

@johnclark3697

4 жыл бұрын

& SEVE😀😀😀

@jerlv9

4 жыл бұрын

John Clark Seve wasn’t even close to being my dude. Payne was my dude.

@ianjdowning

2 жыл бұрын

@@jerlv9 you have good taste he was a great giving human .His niece loved and adored him .

@stevenwilson4910

Жыл бұрын

I was at the US Open on that Friday. We followed him for a bit that day. It was one of the better memories as a kid. ⛳️

So devastating watching the coverage of the us open 99 knowing a few months later he was gone.

I remember watching Payne win the '99 US Open. It is probably my favourite golfing moment ever. The second being Payne's concession to Monty at Brooklyn. This man had so much passion and charisma. I never met him , but I miss him. God bless you Payne Stewart.

Amazing video, wish this guy was still around.

October 25th 1999. Payne was my favourite golfer. Made the change found God. My birthday. Thanks 🙏

@djpause

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you USGA for this

I was a huge Payne Stewart fan and in the late 80's I got to be a standard bearer for his group in the Isuzu Kapalua Open on the Celebrity Pro-Am day. Huey Lewis was the celebrity playing with him and it was amazing to watch the 2 of them play their harmonicas and goof off before teeing off. One of the funnest days ever.

Hard to focus, through the huge tears that keep welling up in my eyes.

How are their 5 dislikes? No person in their right mind could watch this video and not give it a thumbs up!

@ClaytownGolfspa

4 жыл бұрын

d3extreme IN THEIR RIGHT MIND are the words you should focus on 😆

@KristenHammerback-pk5wy

3 жыл бұрын

There are always people out there who hate for the point of hating. Maybe they hate Payne Stewart because he had the misfortune of being a white, hetero male who worked very hard and was a devoted husband and father? Oh, and even worse... a CHRISTIAN! These days those are grounds for immediate hatred among the mainstream media and the liberal elite/intelligentsia/brainless followers of identity-politics dogma. I wish I was being sarcastic, but this is just the world we live in now.

@KristenHammerback-pk5wy

3 жыл бұрын

Well said!

OK, I'm watching this tearing up. First time seeing it since it originally happened so long ago, back when golf was new to me.

I usually save my tears for the golf course. Incredible story with an unfortunate early ending.

It's 2021 and I still can't get over his tragic death.

This is the saddest thing I’ve ever seen

To make a 25 footer, then one from 7 and one from 15 on the last 3 holes to win a US Open...that's just epic. You could see Mickelson walking when he hit that last putt fully expecting him to miss and I'll guarantee that he was 100% expecting a playoff the next day. Phil looked shocked when he made it. That silky smooth swing and putting stroke. He was incredible.

@nathanavery4681

Жыл бұрын

Phil’s expression never changes, a wry grin knowing full well that an excellent player and friend he’s played with dozens of times is not about to miss a straight uphill putt to win another US open. Not a fan of Phil’s but this take makes no sense

He had the best swing ever

@extrememetaldrummer1

3 жыл бұрын

As we say in New England, "Smooth like buttah!"

RIP Payne, thank you for your life!!

I really enjoyed Payne; he had skill & passion...Payne Stewart will be forever missed by family, friends & fans.

Growing up with Payne and his family at the local club in Springfield was something else. He was a bit of a bully when we were young. He was 2 years older than me. After he got famous, whenever I tan i to him? He was kind, gracious and acted like we were old friends. Even though we were never close. I miss him. My ex wife, who could care less about golf, cried when he won this as I had introduced them in the St Louis airport and he was really kind to her, ribbing her about marrying me.

My favorite 90's player

I'm in bits right now. 😥 I've always missed him as a golfer a character. Such a great loss so early..

He still to this day is my golf idol! He was such a great human being.

,excellent production. More like this please!

A great tribute to a great player.

I'd also like to say that this video is an unbelievable show of dedication from his Father. LOOK AT THOSE NOTES!!!! Sure, he was a tough ass, but isn't every father? I think that's just..so cool.

This is so sad what happened to Payne Stewart and the others on the learjet. May they all rest in peace.

Payne Stewart was an amazing guy. I got to know his niece and he bought a house in Helensvale for her family and his wife's parents. I remember the day he died and i watched the plane in flight with his niece. It was a dreadful time for his family . She spent time looking after his kids in Florida . He took her golfing with Jordan and Clinton . A very special man with a great family .

I tell ya... If this doesn't want to make you become a better man or to pursue your dreams, then I don't know what else to say. This inspires me beyond. I'm so sorry for your loss, Stewart family. From the bottom of my heart. I'm a dad of two little girls and a beautiful wife. Man, I'm choked up!

These kids are lucky to have a Mom like that……wow , out of all the sadness Mom steps up and does an incredible job

Payne was a rare athlete who my perception completely changed on, who for years in terms of media exposure I thought he was cheesy, cocky and pompous. Then all of a sudden I thought he was the king of cool and the most grounded star athlete ever. Turns out I later found out he became a devout Christian. The change in him was stark and Im glad that happened.

I could not believe the news on oct 25th 1999 ,It made me very sad!

Great piece, what an awesome guy reminds me of my dad the way he was about his wardrobe

He Had Become My Favorite Player When He Died…What a Waste…..I Miss Him Every Season ❤️

Pink Knickers Yellow Socks....backed it up w some of the greatest rounds of golf man has ever witnessed

Paine could be a real pain, before his freind got cancer and introduced him to Jesus....God bless his wonderful friends and family...they have a great legacy in Paine. When I was coaching golf for Monte Vista Chrisitian School in Watsonville, we took a trip to watch the Pebble Beach Pro-Am....two things happened there invovling Paine...I saw his fluid swing...which was magical...and so effortless...and one of my students on the golf team got Paine to sign his cap...Thanks for the memories!

thank you for this...simply amazing.

RIP Payne Stewart (1957-1999) A victim onboard a Learjet 35 which crashed in Mina, Edmunds County, near Aberdeen, South Dakota due to crew incapacitation and loss of cabin pressure.

Wonderfully done.

This is really sad. Rest easy Payne

Man, when they played those bagpipes on his memorial service i lost it i was only in my teens and it moved me big time.

To watch that open an the way Payne played still gets to me today. An what he told Phil was very special.

My dad knew Payne, and I remember vividly my mom telling me after school in the first grade what had happened. He would’ve seen my dad the day or two after the crash. He’s a hero of mine, and I wish I could’ve gotten to know him.

Such a wonderful story, and beautiful film. ty USGA.

It was so great...an incredible person, father, friend, player!!

Fantastic story and of at true gentleman and a great legend . Lost but never forgotten

Still my favourite US Open to this day. Payne's swing is in my top 5 of all-time favourite golf swings (#3). He is greatly missed, heaven had a very special place for Payne. RIP

Excellent video. He was a sparkplug and a one of a kind.

Beautiful...

Payne Stewart.. THE SPIRITO OF GOLF.. ⛳🏌🙏

God bless his memory and he is surely so proud of his beautiful wife and children all grown up . Truly a beautiful family .

Without question the best Us open of all time

Man.. WOW. What a powerful story. Glad I chose to watch this video. Cherish the ones you love.

we all miss Payne . RIP

😭😭 que documentário emocionante! por isso o golf nos USA é tão Bom... parabéns show amei!

I've always loved Payne and I always adored his style, in all aspects, but after watching this, I adore him even more. Great Player, Great Champion, Great Man!!!

Losing Payne is still sad. He had that marvelous swing. The golf world lost a giant. His family lost a giant.

I wish he was still around

Never heard about Payne . Im not a fan of golf but Wow .This makes me cry . Might his soul rest in peace

Beautiful.

Loved Payne, never got to see the great man play but did visit Waterville and had a photo next to his statue. One of the best people to ever play the game

I was happy to witness this live. So sad that he not with us. I made me happy that he gave my mom is autograph at Bay Hill.

He had a reputation as a practical joker who loved fun times but did anyone notice the deadly serious attitude he had on the course during this tournament? The man was on a mission. This tournament meant something. And he seemed like a man in his prime playing against players who were really good but not quite where he was yet. This was a well told story.

This series is oustanding ! TXH

AWESOME!!!

My favorite player ever! Intense, dressed the part and played it as well. R.I.P. Payne

That putt on 16 will go down as the greatest in US Open history ....

What a talent

A world class golfer and a legendary family man.

Miss you Payne!!!

I miss his flair sooooo much. RIP 🙏

How great was he, unbelievable great.

Damn! What an amazing guy and already with Tiger in the field. Great work, thanks USGA!

Seemed like a great man

Payne Stewart was one of a kind unique champion 🏆 US open golfer the smoothest swing in golf

I was going out with a wonderful lady at the time I was 29 but her Austrian family thought golf was an elitist sport and didn’t want to watch but I insisted on watching it outside of Boston at their home I was routing for Phill but was so respectful of Mr Stewart and was happy for him……I was truly sad when he passed as he was truly a great person…RIP good sir

That beautiful Australian woman ❤️🙏

Payne Stewart's a legend.

Damm I miss Payne!

This guy had 2-3 more Majors left in him

Crying....

I loved him as a kid I was heartbroken when his plane went down.

En resumen, un gran ser humano¡¡¡¡

Chills

A TRULY OUTSTANDING touring PGA Professional with CLASS.

When you think of tournaments in golf history that are a wonderful intersection of both young and old, 3 tournaments immediately come to mind: 1960 US Open, 1986 Masters and the 1999 US Open. Truly crossroads tournaments and all with amazing finishes and players in contention.

@johnnyroberts3761

4 жыл бұрын

David Schweibold Don’t forget the 2019 Masters

Putting Wins Again

Vale ❤️

There's this great sauce.

I never knew he cut his sleeves off his rain jacket. I've always thought it was just a rain vest lol. What an absolute legend who was taken far to early from this world.

The golfing world needs more Payne Stewarts with Tiger nearing the end though it will be tough to be like he was. Big shoes to fill.

I was at the 2014 US Open at Pinehurst, and I remember someone saying the greens were like "putting off the hood of your car"

I dressed like payne throughout high school golf in 05-09. Average player, but man I had a great time. Shot 71, -1 on my last 18 holes as a hs kid in wool knickers and a matching wool hat lol.

He is.

Best look on tour (16:04).

Payne Stewart is my hero...forever

I always tuned in to see what he was wearing.

Why does life have to throw us sudden curves? I feel so sad that Payne Stewart reached his highest high, then lowest low all within a few months. It's so unfair.

I like his caddy Mike Hicks

can you please upload the 1999 U.S. Open Film PAYNE REIGNS

@usga

4 жыл бұрын

We will be rolling out previous U.S. Open recap films on this channel beginning in January. Stay tuned!

Somebody stop cutting the onions in here.