Back-to-Back Champion Brooks Koepka Wins the 2018 US Open
One year later, Brooks Koepka defended his US Open title with a dramatic performance at Shinnecock Hills in Southampton, NY. As the first player to defend his title in 29 years, and only the seventh player to win back-to-back titles, Koepka has earned his place in US Open history.
An extremely challenging course setup and a field of top players led to closely matched rounds, including World No. 1 and 2016 US Open champion Dustin Johnson, reigning Masters champion Patrick Reed, Tommy Fleetwood, Tony Finau and Daniel Berger.
With a two-putt bogey on the 72nd hole, and a one-stroke victory over Tommy Fleetwood, Brooks Koepka became the 118th US Open Champion and the first back-to-back champion since 1989.
The 2019 US Open will take place in Pebble Beach, CA.
A two-putt bogey on the 72nd hole does it. @BKoepka is the 118th #USOpen champion, and the first back-to-back champion since 1989! pic.twitter.com/DaWUiRGHCw
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 17, 2018
"The #USOpen just takes so much discipline. You have got to be a great putter and just kind of let things roll off your back. I enjoy the test. I enjoy being pushed to the limit. Sometimes you feel like you are about to break mentally, but that's what I enjoy." pic.twitter.com/JmIimxJW39
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 17, 2018
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