"I just can't believe
how difficult this golf course was,"
McDowell said. "I had a little peek at
the leader board to see what was going on,
and no one was going crazy. I couldn't believe that."
Graeme McDowell, a 30-year-old from North Ireland, became the first European to win the US Open Championship since 1970.
McDowell posted a even-par 280 for the 72 holes at the very difficult conditions of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Though this score may not fit the typical Sunday finish for a US Open winner, McDowell made the fewest mistakes to earn the prestigious trophy.
Dustin Johson, a two-time Pro-Am winner at Pebble Beach did very well in the first three days and started Sunday with a three-short lead. However his 11-over-par, 82 round didn't help his cause.
Similarly, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and other elite golfers failed to conquer the treacherous Pebble Beach and to win the illustrious trophy. Please click here to see the leader board.
McDowell said. "I had a little peek at
the leader board to see what was going on,
and no one was going crazy. I couldn't believe that."
Graeme McDowell, a 30-year-old from North Ireland, became the first European to win the US Open Championship since 1970.
McDowell posted a even-par 280 for the 72 holes at the very difficult conditions of Pebble Beach Golf Links. Though this score may not fit the typical Sunday finish for a US Open winner, McDowell made the fewest mistakes to earn the prestigious trophy.
Dustin Johson, a two-time Pro-Am winner at Pebble Beach did very well in the first three days and started Sunday with a three-short lead. However his 11-over-par, 82 round didn't help his cause.
Similarly, Ernie Els, Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and other elite golfers failed to conquer the treacherous Pebble Beach and to win the illustrious trophy. Please click here to see the leader board.