U.S. Open Golf 2010: Graeme McDowell Soars To Win by Making Fewest Mistakes

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Published: June 21, 2010

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The truth is, they all had a chance to capture the win Sunday.

Graeme McDowell just made the fewest mistakes.

The brutally difficult conditions of Pebble Beach Golf Course truly showed the course's teeth Sunday at the 110th US Open.

Birdies were rare and so were smiles, sighs of relief, and any semblance of confidence among the elite golfers of the world.

Except for Graeme McDowell that is.

 

The US Open Champ: Graeme McDowell

His textbook par at the 18th and three-over-par round of 74 may not fit the typical Sunday finish for a US Open winner, but McDowell fought relentlessly to earn the illustrious trophy.

McDowell's stylish, V-neck cardigan was just one of the many things he did right this week at Pebble.

He knew not to miss above the hole, limiting and almost totally eliminating three-putts from his scorecard. He rarely missed fairways, putting himself in position to execute birdies.

But more than anything—he was consistent.

McDowell neither made big numbers nor let his emotions get the best of him. As the first European to win the US Open in 40 years, McDowell did it with style and self control.

 

Contenders Who Lost Their Way

As for everyone else, well—too bad.

Ernie Els (T2) just couldn't capitalize. An early charge branded Els the favorite to roll by McDowell, Mickleson, and Woods. However, his inability to exploit vulnerable pins and putts inside ten feet resulted in a mediocre round and another Open slipped away.

Phil Mickleson (T2) was playing defense far too often. His inconsistency off the tee put him in difficult positions for his approach to the green. Consequently, Mickleson hit few greens and found himself chipping onto greens attempting to save par instead of putting for uphill birdies, which had been his crucial adju...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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