Glover grabs dramatic US Open win
June 24, 2009 - 0:0
American Lucas Glover survived late charges from Phil Mickelson and David Duval to clinch the rain-hit 109th US Open at Bethpage on Monday.
Glover claimed his maiden major by two shots from world number two Mickelson, former world number one Duval and third-round leader Ricky Barnes.England's Ross Fisher was close for much of the final round but ended three back for his best major finish.
Tiger Woods threatened but ended four strokes behind Glover at level par.
The tournament was wide open for much of the final day as Barnes, who held a six-shot lead at one stage during the third round, and Glover came back to the pack after starting the day tied for the lead at seven under, five shots clear.
(Source: BBC)