Guest Sports News Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 * Johnson birdies the last for three-shot win * Lowry, Piercy and Furyk tie for second * Spieth closes with a 75 (Adds further detail, quotes) By Mark Lamport-Stokes OAKMONT, Pennsylvania, June 19 (Reuters) - Long-hitting American Dustin Johnson, seeking major redemption after several near-misses in recent years, won the 116th U.S. Open on Sunday amid high drama and initial uncertainty over his victory margin. In pursuit of his first grand slam crown, the world number six played clutch golf under intense pressure at brutally difficult Oakmont Country Club, finishing in style as he sank a short birdie putt at the last. "Feels good, feels really good, feels well deserved," an emotional Johnson said after finishing three shots in front of fellow Americans Jim Furyk (66) and Scott Piercy (69), and Ireland's Shane Lowry (76). Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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