American Jordan Spieth lifts the U.S. Open trophy to add to the Masters crown he won earlier this year. He begins The Open looking to take a place in golfing history.
Man in form —
American Jordan Spieth lifts the U.S. Open trophy to add to the Masters crown he won earlier this year. He begins The Open looking to take a place in golfing history.
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Spieth showed typical determination to edge ahead of the leading pack on the final day to claim back-to-back majors.
Spieth showed typical determination to edge ahead of the leading pack on the final day to claim back-to-back majors.
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Dustin Johnson will be left to rue his three-putt on the final hole which cost him a chance of a first major.
Dustin Johnson will be left to rue his three-putt on the final hole which cost him a chance of a first major.
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Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen ripped through the back nine in 29 shots for a 67 and four-under aggregate of 276 to tie for second with Johnson.
Former British Open champion Louis Oosthuizen ripped through the back nine in 29 shots for a 67 and four-under aggregate of 276 to tie for second with Johnson.
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Joint overnight leader Branden Grace was mounting a strong challenge to Spieth before a double bogey on the 16th.
Joint overnight leader Branden Grace was mounting a strong challenge to Spieth before a double bogey on the 16th.
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Australia's Adam Scott carded a best of the week 64 to move to three-under-par on the final day of the U.S. Open.
Australia's Adam Scott carded a best of the week 64 to move to three-under-par on the final day of the U.S. Open.
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World number one Rory McIlroy launched a last day charge at Chambers Bay with a string of final round birdies in a 66 for level par.
World number one Rory McIlroy launched a last day charge at Chambers Bay with a string of final round birdies in a 66 for level par.
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Jason Day had shared the lead going into the final round despite suffering bouts of vertigo. But the Australian could not sustain his heroic effort and fell back into the pack.
Jason Day had shared the lead going into the final round despite suffering bouts of vertigo. But the Australian could not sustain his heroic effort and fell back into the pack.
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Australia's Day fell to the turf on the ninth fairway as he completed his second round and had to be attended by paramedics before bravely completing his round of 70.
Australia's Day fell to the turf on the ninth fairway as he completed his second round and had to be attended by paramedics before bravely completing his round of 70.
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Tiger Woods endured a nightmare start to the tournament with a 10-over 80, his worst round at a U.S. Open.
Tiger Woods endured a nightmare start to the tournament with a 10-over 80, his worst round at a U.S. Open.
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Down and out: Tiger's second round showed little improvement and he came a cropper on his first hole on the way to a 76 and a 16-over aggregate of 156 to miss the cut.<br />
Down and out: Tiger's second round showed little improvement and he came a cropper on his first hole on the way to a 76 and a 16-over aggregate of 156 to miss the cut.
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Masters winner Spieth stepped up his bid for a second straight major with a fine second round to move into a share of the lead at halfway on five-under and he was always a factor.
Masters winner Spieth stepped up his bid for a second straight major with a fine second round to move into a share of the lead at halfway on five-under and he was always a factor.
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