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 their US Open win, passing Rory McIlroy and in order to all intents and purposes turning the 'Big Three' into the 'Big Four'.

At 31, the American belongs to a different decade than the three others -- world amount one Jason Day is 28, number two Michael jordan Spieth is 22 plus McIlroy 22 -- but he is close sufficient to them in age group to be considered as their own 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 2009, was a black mark against their name.

Dustin Johnson associated with the United States poses with all the trophy after successful the united states Open at Oakmont Country Club on June nineteen, 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 could not derail him, his resolve plus nerve cannot be called into question.
Many, like Ryder Cup partner Jim Furyk, believe that excellent things lie ahead regarding Johnson in the following 10 years.
"I love the talent and skills, inch Furyk said prior to Oakmont. "Dustin is mind blowing. Novice a lot of just not knocking in putts at the correct time. It could happen soon, and when it will, he could be away 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 in terms of communication skills, but his relief at overturning a four-stroke deficit to win by three was palpable.
"I think it's well deserved. Right after anything that I've been through in the majors. I have knocked on the doorway a bunch of times, " he said.
"To finally get that main win, it's huge. It gets us 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 great player. "

For Day time, Spieth and McIlroy, Oakmont was clear proof that will they have competition in the uppermost levels associated with golf.
- 'Fighting the swing' -
McIlroy missed the cut and he has not really endangered to win a 5th major title since this individual took the PGA Tournament in 2014.
The North Irishman was bitterly dissatisfied with the way this individual played at Oakmont, choosing not to talk to the press after their dismal 40 Ngentot Smp back 9 showing in the second round.
It was the very first time this individual had missed the cut at a major since the 2013 British Open up and he later messaged: "Disappointing week to put it lightly. Fighting my swing a little in the minute but spending so much time to get back upon track. "

Spieth offers shown that mentally he is over the disastrous collapse he endured from the Masters when this individual blew a five-stroke lead, but he had another disappointing final day at Oakmont, the 75 leaving him well down the field.
With the loss of his two major titles now complete, Spieth says he or she is turning his attentions towards the remaining yr.
"Just go home immediately, and then I'll look forward to the entire world Golfing Championship in Akron to try to gain a few momentum for the next couple of majors, " he said.

Day, at the same time, must work at dealing 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 lifestyle than right this moment, " he said at the start of the particular tournament.
"It's just because being number one in the particular world, having a lot of expectations on you, needing to practise so hard to keep the number of one spot, trying to win as many tournaments as I actually can puts a great deal of stress and stress on your shoulders. "
Jordan Spieth of the United States had another disappointing final day at Oakmont, a 75 leaving him well down the industry ?Andrew Redington (Getty/AFP/File)

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