Johnson proves be belongs at the very top

Dustin Johnson is up in order to a career best third in the world rankings within the back of his US Open win, transferring Rory McIlroy and to all intents and purposes turning the 'Big Three' into the 'Big Four'.

At 31, the United states belongs to a various decade than the 3 others -- world quantity one Jason Day will be 28, number two Jordan Spieth is 22 and McIlroy 22 -- but he is close sufficient to them in age to be considered as their own peer.
Long seen because one of the best talents in golf, his brittleness at the majors, where he had eleven top 10 finishes dating back to to 2009, was a black mark against their name.

Dustin Johnson of the United States presents with all the trophy after successful the US Open at Oakmont Residential area on June 19, 2016 ?Ross Kinnaird (Getty/AFP)
Now with Sunday's superb, battling win at Oakmont, when even a good rules fiasco down the particular back nine cannot derail him, his resolve plus nerve cannot be known as into question.
Many, such as Ryder Cup partner Rick Furyk, believe that great things lie ahead with regard to Johnson in the following 10 years.
"I like the talent and skills, inch Furyk said prior to Oakmont. "Dustin is explosive. Coach anyone how to a lot associated with just not knocking within putts at the right time. It could take place soon, and when it will, he could be off to the races plus win three majors within four or five years. "

The player himself is recognized as being one associated with the less expansive within terms of communication skills, but his relief in overturning a four-stroke deficit to win by three was palpable.
"I think it's well deserved. Right after everything that I've been through 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 a lot more confidence going into every single major to know that I can win.
"So it's definitely a start to becoming a excellent player. "

For Day, Spieth and McIlroy, Oakmont was clear proof that will they have competition in the uppermost levels of golf.
- 'Fighting my swing' -
McIlroy missed the cut and this individual has not really endangered to win a fifth major title since he or she took the PGA Championship in 2014.
The North Irishman was bitterly disappointed with the way he played at Oakmont, opting not to talk to the press after his dismal 40 back 9 showing in the second circular.
It was the 1st time he had missed the cut at a major given that the 2013 British Open and he later tweeted: "Disappointing week to put it lightly. Combating my swing a little from the minute but working hard to get back upon track. inch

Spieth provides shown that mentally he or she is over the disastrous collapse he endured at the Masters when he blew a five-stroke business lead, but he previously another disappointing final trip to Oakmont, a 75 leaving him nicely 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 yr.
"Just go Meki Sempit Putih Mulus home immediately, and then I'll appearance forward to the entire world Golfing Championship in Akron in order to try to gain a few momentum for the following couple of majors, " he said.

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

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