Johnson proves be belongs at the very top

Dustin Johnson is up to a career best 3rd in the world rankings around the back of his US Open win, passing 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 various decade than the three others -- world quantity one Jason Day is usually 28, number two Michael jordan Spieth is 22 and McIlroy 22 -- yet he is close enough to them in age to be considered as their own peer.
Long seen since one of the best talents in golf, his brittleness at the majors, where he had 11 top 10 finishes dating back to to 2009, Video Smp was a black mark against their name.

Dustin Johnson of the United States presents using the trophy after successful the united states Open at Oakmont Residential area on June 19, 2016 ?Ross Kinnaird (Getty/AFP)
Now with Sunday's outstanding, battling win at Oakmont, when even a good rules fiasco down the particular back nine could not derail him, his resolve plus nerve cannot be known as into question.
Many, such as Ryder Cup partner Jim Furyk, believe that excellent things lie ahead regarding Johnson in the following 10 years.
"I love the talent and skills, " Furyk said prior in order to Oakmont. "Dustin is explosive. Coach anyone how to a lot associated with just not knocking within putts at the correct time. It could take place soon, so when it really does, he could be off to the races and win three majors in 4 or 5 years. "

The particular player himself is identified as being one associated with the less expansive in terms of communication abilities, but his relief from overturning a four-stroke deficit to win by three was palpable.
"I believe it's well deserved. Right after everything that I've been through in the majors. I have knocked on the doorway a bunch of periods, " he said.
"To finally get that main win, it's huge. It gets me a lot more confidence going into each major to know that I can win.
"So it's definitely a begin to becoming a great player. "

For Day time, Spieth and McIlroy, Oakmont was clear proof that will they have competition from the uppermost levels associated with golf.
- 'Fighting the swing' -
McIlroy skipped the cut and he or she has not really threatened to win a fifth major title since he or she took the PGA Championship in 2014.
The Northern Irishman was bitterly disappointed 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 in the second round.
It was the 1st time he had missed the reduce at a major considering that the 2013 British Open up and he later messaged: "Disappointing week to put it lightly. Battling my swing a little from the minute but working hard to get back on track. inch

Spieth provides shown that mentally he is over the disastrous collapse he endured in the Masters when this individual blew a five-stroke lead, but he previously another unsatisfactory final day at Oakmont, a 75 leaving him well down the field.
With the loss of their two major titles now complete, Spieth says he or she is turning his attentions towards the remaining year.
"Just go home this week, and then I'll appear forward to the planet Golf Championship in Akron in order to try to gain several momentum for the next couple of majors, " he said.

Day, meanwhile, must work at dealing with the stress he says he feels every time he tees off as the world number 1.
"I've never been more stressed in my life than right this moment, " he said in the beginning of the tournament.
"It's just because becoming number one in the world, possessing a lot associated with expectations on you, having to practise so hard to keep that number one spot, trying to win because many tournaments as We can puts a lot of stress and pressure on your shoulders. "
Jordan Spieth of the United States had one more disappointing final day at Oakmont, a 75 leaving your pet well down the field ?Andrew Redington (Getty/AFP/File)

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