In 2000, Irwin said that the greatest disappointment of his career was not in the British Open, but at the 1984 U.S. Open at Winged Foot, where he had led after the first three rounds, but shot a final round of 79 to finish 6th.
The greatest disappointment of his career was not in the British Open, but at the 1984 U.S. Open at Winged Foot. This was what Irwin said in 2000. Irwin shot a final round of 79. This was in 2000. This was to finish 6th. He had led after the first three rounds.