First major title fits like a Glover

FARMINGDALE, New York: Low-key Lucas Glover lived up to his late coach's expectations and won the 109th US Open on Monday, fighting off nerves, impatience and more tested rivals to claim a shocking major title.

The 29-year-old American sank a tense five-foot birdie putt at the 16th hole, the only birdie in his final 20 holes, and parred in for a three-over par 73 to finish 72 holes on four-under par 276 and win by two strokes.

"I would be lying to say I wasn't nervous," Glover said. "I had the knees knocking pretty good on 16, 17 and 18 but I pulled it off and executed some pretty good golf shots."