Jon Rahm sank two clutch birdie putts late in the final round of the 121st U.S. Open golf tournament and held off Louis Oosthuizen to win his first major championship Sunday at Torrey Pines in San Diego— and just weeks after being forced to withdraw from the Memorial Tournament, while holding a six-shot lead due to COVID-19 issue.
The 26-year-old Rahm became the fourth major winner since 2000 to birdie the 17th and 18th holes in the final round, joining Tiger Woods (2000 PGA Championship), Charl Schwartzel (2011 Masters) and Phil Mickelson (2013 Open Championship).
Rahm shot a 4-under 67 in the last round and was 6-under 278 for the tournament. Oosthuizen was even par Sunday and finished at 5-under 279.
Rahm returned to No. 1 in the world with the victory.
