Worldwide Golf

LUCAS Glover won the 109^th US Open Championship at a rain-soaked Bethpage Black after surviving a late charge from Phil Mickelson and David Duval.

Glover clinched his first Major win by two shots from Mickelson, former World No.1 Duval and third-round leader Ricky Barnes.

Worldwide Golf columnist Ross Fisher finished three shots back in fifth place for his best finish in a Major Championship.

Playing in the last group alongside Barnes, Glover made only one birdie in the rain-delayed final round at the 16^th which saw him take the lead with the finishing line in sight. He closed with two pars for a 3-over 73 and victory over the chasing pack. “It was a test of patience, that’s for sure,” said Glover who was ranked 71st in the world at the start of the tournament.  “I dreamed about (winning) as a kid and pulled it off. It’s an honour to be on the trophy with names such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods.”