Graeme McDowell led earlier in the week, then got lost in the crowd. But he made the most of Dustin Johnson's implosion early Sunday, then held steady while all his challengers fell away to win become the first European to win the U.S. Open in 40 years and book his ticket to Bermuda for the PGA Grand Slam of Golf.
Despite making only one birdie in the final round, the 30-year-old from Northern Ireland was steady amid the stars of his generation and closed with a 3-over 74 to become the first European in 40 years to capture America’s national championship.
He seized control after a shocking collapse by Dustin Johnson, then failed to get flustered by the three stars behind him, who have combined for 184 victories and 21 majors. All he had to do on the final hole was two-putt for par from 20 feet to join a distinguished list.
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