Graeme McDowell wins U.S. Open
By Wade KwonVideo: Graeme McDowell receives the U.S. Open trophy.
Graeme McDowell, who played golf at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, won the U.S. Open tonight. The 30-year-old player finished with a 74, 284 for the tournament, making for McDowell’s first victory at a major championship.
Hailing from Northern Ireland, McDowell played at UAB from 1998 to 2002, winning the Haskins Award for most outstanding collegiate player in 2002.
McDowell edged out France’s Gregory Harvet on the final hole at Pebble Beach to become the first European to win the U.S. Open since 1970.
Tiger Woods finished fourth.
