Johnson proves be belongs at the very top

Dustin Johnson is up to a career best 3rd in the world ranks within the back of their 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 different decade than the 3 others -- world amount one Jason Day is 28, number two Michael jordan Spieth is 22 plus McIlroy 22 -- yet he is close enough to them in age to be considered as their particular peer.
Long seen as one of the best talents in golf, his brittleness at the majors, where he had 11 top 10 finishes dating back to to 2009, was the black mark against their name.

Dustin Johnson associated with the United States poses 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 back nine could not derail him, his resolve and nerve cannot be called into question.
Many, like Ryder Cup partner John Furyk, believe that excellent things lie ahead regarding Johnson in the next 10 years.
"I love the talent and skills, " Furyk said prior in order to Oakmont. "Dustin is mind blowing. Novice a lot associated with just not knocking within putts at the right time. It could take place soon, and when it does, he could be away to the races and win three majors within 4 or 5 years. "

The particular player himself is recognized as being one of the less expansive within terms of communication skills, but his relief in overturning a four-stroke deficit to win by 3 was palpable.
"I think it's well deserved. After anything that I've been via in the majors. I have knocked on the door a bunch of times, " he said.
"To finally get that main win, it's huge. This gets me a lot a lot more confidence going into each 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 at the uppermost levels associated with golf.
- 'Fighting my swing' -
McIlroy skipped the cut and this individual has not really vulnerable 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 or she played at Oakmont, choosing not to talk to the press after his dismal 40 back nine showing in the second round.
It was the very first time he or she had missed the reduce at a major since the 2013 British Open and he later tweeted: "Disappointing week to say the least. Combating my swing a little in the minute but spending so much time to get back on track. "

Spieth offers shown that mentally he is over the devastating collapse he endured at the Masters when this individual blew a five-stroke guide, but he had another disappointing final day at Oakmont, the 75 leaving him properly 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 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 a few momentum for the next 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 as the world number a single.
"I've never been more stressed in my life than right this moment, " he or she said in the beginning of the particular tournament.
"It's simply because becoming number one in the world, using a lot of expectations on you, needing 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 pressure on your shoulders. inch
Jordan Spieth of the United States had one more disappointing final trip to Oakmont, a 75 leaving him well down the field ?Andrew Redington (Getty/AFP/File)



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