Graeme McDowell wins U.S. Open as big names fade

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland held off Frenchman Gregory Havret to capture his first major at Pebble Beach. Dustin Johnson seemed in control when play began, but he quickly imploded with a triple bogie on #2 and failed to finish in the top-10 despite being 6 under with a 3 shot lead. Ernie Els seemed on the verge of gaining control on the front 9, but a double bogey on 10 doomed him. Tiger Woods bogeyed his first hole and struggled throughout the day...and as all the marquee names stumbled, Havret and McDowell were steady. In the end, both Euro players handled the pressure and avoided big mistakes, while the Americans had adventures throughout. Havret had the best result in a major for a Frenchman since 1907, finishing a single shot behind McDowell who ended at even par. Graeme McDowell's triumph was his first on the PGA tour, though he did win in Wales two weeks ago.

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[HabloIrlandes]

When ya grow up playin golf at Rathmore and Royal Portrush ya know how to make your way around Pebble beach. Well done GMac, a legend is born!

[TheBobbymagee]

woohoo!! go on the Irish