4 Months Later... He was Dead

Payne Stewart went into the 1999 US Open looking for another major title. He had just suffered a disappointing loss 12 months earlier, but as the 54-hole leader, he had another shot at winning.

Could he hold off Tiger Woods, David Duval, and Phil Mickelson to win his third major?

Or would the pressure get to him?

This is the story of Payne Stewart, the 1999 US Open, and the tragedy that stunned the golf world.

Prologue - 0:00
The Lead Up - 1:08
The 1999 US Open - 6:38
Tragedy - 20:03
Epilogue - 23:33

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[DanWessonSpecialist]

Another well researched and composed film. I was at the 1999 US Open on Friday and watched the final round on TV that Sunday. One cannot image the difficulty of that course and how it was set up without being there. I played the same course, Pinehurst #2 once from a much less severe set up. I can tell you that even at 500 yards less, less rough, and no rain I was humbled like never before. The greens are unforgiving, on the approach, chipping, and putting. I stopped keeping score on #5 I believe so I could enjoy the moment.

[LandonOsachuk]

Exceptionally high quality documentation! You did his story justice.

[shadowperson]

I was only 8 years old when Payne Stewart died but being from Springfield myself it hit our town hard. We lost our favorite son. Thankfully lots of golfers, including myself, keep his memory alive by playing the Bill and Payne Stewart Golf Course here in Springfield, MO. Rest In Peace Payne. We love you and miss you.

[JohnnyUtah]

This quality is phenomenal. Your channel will grow if you keep this up!

[willstuart]

How does this Documentary not have a Million Plus views... Idk?? Simply EXCEPTIONAL 👏👏👏
I'm a massive Tiger fan but unfortunately a pretty NEW Golf fan in general, which means learning all about Payne's tragic crash is all new to me. What a respectful and awesome way to learn of his last triumphant victory before his heartbreaking accident then in THIS incredible Documentary!! Well done friend!

[johnedward]

fantastic video! one of the great tournaments in golf history, love his speech at the trophy presentstion.

[thadonis.]

16:45 Was the sad moment of tragedy. Caught on film.

[greensfairways]

"For me when I think of a U.S. Open it's this one (1999)."

I've watched almost 30 U.S. Open's in my life and when I think of the U.S. Open I either think of this one or the 2008 at Torrey Pines. Something about the 1999 Open was so special and is hard to put into words. It wasn't just the course, the player's, the conditions, or the storylines. It was everything a spectator could have asked for all rolled into one tournament. Payne definitely made a mark on our generation. He did it right and will always hold a place in my head as a great competitor.

[kevinscruggs]

I truly thought you had done your best work on the JD video but this one is exceptional. My hat is off as you masterfully told a great story of my all time favorite golfer. Bravo.

[Supermoneygang]

Great stuff man, your editing and storytelling was really nice. Like and sub!!!

[markettrader]

I just watched the 1999 US Open. This is fucked up.

[unclejim]

Watched that open live and was pulling for Payne, as I recall at Pebble Tiger didn’t come out for the 21 solute because he wanted to concentrate on his game. 😳👎

[obxarms]

A real good ole Southern boy...RIP Without Payne Tiger had a much easier time.

[jeffreykoran]

LETS NOT FORGET THE OTHÈR 5 PEOPLE ON THAT FLIGHT WHO LOST THEIR LIVES...

[RandysRacingPlace]

RIP Payne Stewart and Dick Enberg (who called Payne's winning putt). Also, how low has Phil Mickelson has gotten since this moment with the Saudis?

[riccardorinaldo]

That thumbnail doesn’t even look like him. What are you doing?

[williammacdonald]

Two pilots required, one of which is required to be wearing oxygen mask?

[Maintenance_Mark]

24:55 WOW! How disgusting of you to disgrace the tragic death of this man for your personal religious reasons.

This was an amazing video destroyed by such a disgustingly dishonest statement of opinion.

How dare you STEAL away credit from this man for changing his character HIMSELF?
He did the work to change his life and you feel you can just steal away credit and give it away?
SOME NERVE YOU HAVE!

Who are you to make the assertion without any evidence that his character change was solely due to some religious beliefs and not his own doing? You don't have the right to steal credit away from this man for changing his life and then give it to some non-existent being that you happen to believe in.

It is extremely disgusting but also intellectually dishonest / disingenuous to make such a statement.
You happen to suffer from the same religious delusion as Payne Stewart so you feel comfortable asserting that this character change could only have come from his religious beliefs being "strengthened" at that time but this is a baseless assertion without evidence or fact.

If he were a Muslim you definitely wouldn't think that his strengthening belief in Allah gave him better character.

Do not steal his credit and give it to something you can't even prove exists. This man worked very hard to change his character and life all by himself and now that he's passed away you want to soil and taint his accomplishments and good name by stealing the credit and giving it to your fake god. You're disgusting and you're disgracing his tragic death.

Give him the credit for his actions. He deserves the credit for the work he did in his life. You make it seem like he didnt do anything. You're pretending like some god magic'd him to have better character. He did the work. He deserves the credit. You're implying that he was incapable of having better character without some magical hand. Just stop.

[robertstrutt]

great guy was payne, met him when he played at surfers paradise golf club, about 77 where he met his wife, will always be in awre of his achievements !

[newmanoinstagram]

Absolutely first class video. Teared me up. Thank you so much sir 💙🙌🏻🫡