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, moving 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 3 others -- world quantity 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 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 2009, was a black mark against his name.

Dustin Johnson associated with the United States presents using the trophy after successful the US 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 bokep indo webcam back nine could hardly derail him, his resolve plus nerve cannot be called into question.
Many, like Ryder Cup partner John Furyk, believe that great things lie ahead for Johnson in the next 10 years.
"I like 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 correct time. It could occur soon, and when it really does, he could be away from to the races and win three majors within four or five years. "

The particular player himself is recognized as being one of the less expansive in terms of communication abilities, but his relief in overturning a four-stroke debt to win by three was palpable.
"I believe it's well deserved. Right after anything that I've been via in the majors. I have knocked on the doorway a bunch of periods, " he said.
"To finally get that main win, it's huge. This 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 Time, Spieth and McIlroy, Oakmont was clear proof that they have competition at the uppermost levels of golf.
- 'Fighting the swing' -
McIlroy missed the cut and this individual has not really endangered to win a 5th major title since he or she took the PGA Tournament in 2014.
The Northern Irishman was bitterly disappointed with the way he played at Oakmont, opting not to talk to the press after his dismal 40 back nine showing in the second round.
It was the very first time this individual had missed the reduce at a major considering that the 2013 British Open and he later messaged: "Disappointing week to say the least. Combating my swing a bit in the minute but working hard to get back on track. inch

Spieth provides shown that mentally this individual is over the devastating collapse he endured at the Masters when he or she blew a five-stroke lead, but he had another unsatisfactory final day at Oakmont, the 75 leaving him well down the field.
Along with the loss of their two major titles now complete, Spieth says he or she is turning his attentions towards the rest of the 12 months.
"Just go home this week, and then I'll appear forward to the World Golfing Championship in Akron to try to gain a few momentum for the following couple of majors, inch he said.

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

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