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Dustin Johnson is up in order to a career best 3rd in the world ranks around the back of his US Open win, transferring Rory McIlroy and in order to all intents and reasons turning the 'Big Three' into the 'Big Four'.

At 31, the American belongs to a different decade than the three others -- world number one Jason Day is 28, number two Michael jordan Spieth is 22 plus McIlroy 22 -- yet he is close sufficient to them in age group to become considered as their own peer.
Long seen since one of the finest talents in golf, their brittleness at the majors, where he had 11 top 10 finishes dating back to 2009, was a black mark against his name.

Dustin Johnson associated with the United States poses with all the trophy after successful the united states Open at Oakmont Country Club on June nineteen, 2016 ?Ross Kinnaird (Getty/AFP)
Now with Sunday's outstanding, battling win at Oakmont, when even a contentious rules fiasco down the particular back nine could not derail him, his resolve and nerve cannot be known as into question.
Many, such as Ryder Cup partner Rick Furyk, believe that great things lie ahead regarding Johnson in the next 10 years.
"I love the talent and skills, " Furyk said prior in order to Oakmont. "Dustin is mind blowing. Coach anyone how to a lot of just not knocking in putts at the correct time. It could occur soon, so when it does, he could be off to the races plus win three majors in 4 or 5 years. "

The particular player himself is known as being one of the less expansive within terms of communication abilities, but his relief at overturning a four-stroke deficit to win by 3 was palpable.
"I think it's well deserved. After anything that I've been by means of in the majors. We have knocked on the door a bunch of periods, " he said.
"To finally get that main win, it's huge. It gets me a lot more confidence going into every single major to know that will I can win.
"So it's definitely a begin to becoming a great player. "

For Day, Spieth and McIlroy, Oakmont was clear proof that they have competition in the uppermost levels of golf.
- 'Fighting the swing' -
McIlroy skipped the cut and this individual has not really vulnerable to win a fifth major title since this individual took the PGA Championship in 2014.
The Northern Irishman was bitterly let down with the way he or she played at Oakmont, choosing not to talk in order to the press after his dismal 40 back 9 showing within the second round.
It was the 1st time he had missed the reduce at a major given that the 2013 British Open up and he later tweeted: "Disappointing week to say the least. Combating my swing a bit from the minute but spending so much time to get back upon track. "

Spieth offers shown that mentally he is over the disastrous collapse he endured at the Masters when this individual blew a five-stroke business lead, but he had another disappointing final day at Oakmont, a 75 leaving him properly down the field.
Along with the loss of their two major titles today complete, Spieth says this individual is turning his attentions towards the remaining year.
"Just go home recently, and then I'll appear forward to the planet Golfing Championship in Akron to try to gain several momentum for the following couple of majors, inch he said.

Day, meanwhile, must work at t.co dealing with the stress he states he feels every period he tees off because the world number a single.
"I've never been more stressed in my existence than right now, " this individual said at the start of the particular tournament.
"It's simply because being number one in the world, having a lot associated with expectations on you, having to practise so hard in order to keep that number one spot, trying to win because many tournaments as We can puts a lot of stress and stress on your shoulders. inch
Jordan Spieth of the particular United States had an additional disappointing final trip to Oakmont, a 75 leaving your pet well down the field ?Andrew Redington (Getty/AFP/File)

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland was bitterly disappointed using the way he played in Oakmont, opting not to speak with the press right after his dismal 40 back nine showing in the second round ?Andrew Redington (Getty/AFP/File)