Johnson proves be belongs at the very top

Dustin Johnson is up in order to a career best third in the world ranks around 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 American belongs to a various decade than the three others -- world quantity one Jason Day is 28, number two Michael jordan Spieth is 22 and McIlroy 22 -- but he is close sufficient to them t.co in age group to become considered as their particular peer.
Long seen as one of the finest 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 his name.

Dustin Johnson associated with the United States presents using the trophy after winning the united states Open at Oakmont Country Club 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 hardly derail him, his resolve plus nerve cannot be known as into question.
Many, like Ryder Cup partner Rick Furyk, believe that great things lie ahead with regard to Johnson in the following 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 within putts at the right time. It could happen soon, so when it will, he could be away to the races and win three majors in four or five years. "

The particular player himself is known as being one associated with the less expansive within 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 by means of in the majors. We have knocked on the door a bunch of times, " he said.
"To finally get that major win, it's huge. It gets us a lot more confidence going into every major to know that I can win.
"So it's definitely a begin to becoming a great player. "

For Time, Spieth and McIlroy, Oakmont was clear proof that will they have competition in the uppermost levels associated with golf.
- 'Fighting my swing' -
McIlroy missed the cut and this individual has not really threatened to win a 5th major title since he or she took the PGA Tournament in 2014.
The North Irishman was bitterly disappointed with the way he or she played at Oakmont, opting not to talk to the press after their dismal 40 back nine showing within the second round.
It was the 1st time this individual had missed the cut at a major given that the 2013 British Open and he later messaged: "Disappointing week to say the least. Combating my swing a little in the minute but working hard to get back on track. inch

Spieth provides shown that mentally he or she is over the devastating collapse he endured from the Masters when he or she blew a five-stroke guide, but he had another unsatisfactory final trip to Oakmont, a 75 leaving him well down the field.
Along with the loss of their two major titles right now complete, Spieth says he or she is turning his attentions towards the rest of the 12 months.
"Just go home recently, 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 next couple of majors, inch he said.

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

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