It’s finally over. While part of us wishes the U.S. Open was still going on, that there was another 18-hole playoff coming up soon and we’d have to wait for even more drama to unfold, after the sheer length and incredible amount of delays, we have to admit we’re actually ready for it to be over, and ready to move on. Another person who probably feels the exact same way, is the newest U.S. Open winner, Lucas Glover.
Glover Pars To Win It All
He knocked in his par putt on the 18th hole not twenty minutes ago, capping off the finish to an amazing 109th U.S. Open, and he ended up winning it all by two full strokes. What it all came down to was steady play, patience and the ability to close out his round with a calm, cool resolve, something that once again, Phil Mickelson was not able to do. This 2nd place finish marks the fifth time in Phil’s illustrious career that he’s been the runner-up at the U.S. Open, more than any golfer in history.
Glover & Barnes Fall, Then Rise
When play resumed this morning, Lucas Glover and Ricky Barnes, two of the most unlikely of names to be in the lead going into the final round of the U.S. Open, were tied way back at -7. Both suffered an extremely shaky opening nine holes, only to rebound and bring things back to dramatic on the back nine. Despite the fact that Glover had a bogey on the par 4-15th hole, he bounced back with a birdie on 16 and closed out with two smooth pars to take home the championship.
Phil & Tiger Fall To Glover
Taking home the championship, in this case, marked only the second PGA victory in his entire career. Glover’s first, and only win came in 2005 at the FUNAI Classic at Walt Disney World Resort. Nevertheless, a huge congratulations go out to Glover for taking this one home. As mentioned, Phil ended the tournament tied for second place at an impressive -2. Where was Tiger? He ended his U.S. Open at Even par and tied for 6th place…for one of the first times ever being a complete non-factor in one of the biggest tournaments of the year.
All in all, an amazing U.S. Open, and one we’ll remember for a long time, not just for the rain, but for the play.
(Image via Fred Vuich/SI)
