Johnson proves be belongs at the very top

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



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

Dustin Johnson of the United States positions with the trophy after winning the US Open at Oakmont Residential area on June nineteen, 2016 ?Ross Kinnaird (Getty/AFP)
Now with Sunday's superb, battling win at Oakmont, when even a contentious rules fiasco down the 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 excellent things lie ahead regarding Johnson in the next 10 years.
"I love the talent and skills, inch Furyk said prior to Oakmont. "Dustin is explosive. Coach anyone how to a lot of just not knocking within putts at the right time. It could occur soon, so when it does, he could be away from to the races and win three majors within 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 at overturning a four-stroke deficit to win by three was palpable.
"I believe it's ngentot smp well deserved. After everything that I've been through in the majors. I have knocked on the doorway a bunch of times, " he said.
"To finally get that major win, it's huge. It gets me a lot more confidence going into each major to know that will I can win.
"So it's definitely a start to becoming a great player. "

For Day time, Spieth and McIlroy, Oakmont was clear proof that they have competition from the uppermost levels of golf.
- 'Fighting our swing' -
McIlroy skipped the cut and this individual has not really threatened to win a fifth major title since he took the PGA Championship in 2014.
The Northern Irishman was bitterly let down with the way he played at Oakmont, choosing not to talk to the press after their dismal 40 back nine showing in the second circular.
It was the 1st time this individual had missed the reduce at a major since the 2013 British Open and he later tweeted: "Disappointing week to put it lightly. Combating my swing a little at the minute but working hard to get back on track. "

Spieth provides shown that mentally this individual is over the devastating collapse he endured in the Masters when he blew a five-stroke business lead, but he had another disappointing final trip to Oakmont, the 75 leaving him nicely down the field.
Along with the loss of his two major titles right now complete, Spieth says this individual is turning his attentions towards the remaining 12 months.
"Just go home immediately, and then I'll look forward to the World Golf Championship in Akron in order to try to gain several momentum for the following couple of majors, " he said.

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

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