Las Vegas Review-Journal

U.S. Open glance

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■ Winner: Brooks Koepka shot a 5-under 67 to finish at 16-under 272 and match Rory Mcilroy’s tournament record for most shots under par.

■ Runners-up: Hideki Matsuyama had the low round of the day at 6 under, to finish in a second-place tie with Brian Harman at 12 under.

■ Star search: Neither Rickie Fowler nor Justin Thomas threatened Koepka. Fowler finished at 10 under, in a tie for fifth place. Thomas followed his 63 on Saturday with a 75 and tied for ninth.

■ U.S. three-peat: Koepka is the third straight American champion, following Jordan Spieth and Dustin Johnson. It’s the first time since 1998-2000 (Lee Janzen, Payne Stewart and Tiger Woods) that

■ Key statistic: Though wind made Erin Hills play tougher Sunday than any of the three previous days (1.926 shots above par), 31 players still finished the tournament under par, a U.S. Open record.

■ Noteworthy: Koepka is the seventh straight first-time major winner. That’s the longest streak since nine straight from the 2010 U.S. Open through the 2012 U.S. Open.

■ Quoteworth­y: “I didn’t get him a card, so I really hope this works.” — Koepka, on his plans for celebratin­g Father’s Day with his dad, Bob

■ Next year: Shinnecock Hills, Tuckahoe, New York, June 14-17

The Associated Press

 ?? Charlie Riedel ?? The Associated Press Brooks Koepka urges in a birdie putt on the 16th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday at Erin Hills. Koepka shot 5-under 67 to win by four strokes. Americans have won it three straight times.
Charlie Riedel The Associated Press Brooks Koepka urges in a birdie putt on the 16th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday at Erin Hills. Koepka shot 5-under 67 to win by four strokes. Americans have won it three straight times.

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