Matt Fitzpatrick lines up a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the US Open golf tournament at The Country Club, Brookline, Massachusetts.
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The Englishman rolled it in to spark wild celebrations. His family ran onto the 18th green to congratulate him on his victory after the final round of the 122nd US Open Championship.
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Fitzpatrick (right) was hugged by Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland. The 27-year-old became just the third Englishman in 52 years to win the sport's second oldest major.
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Will Zalatoris reacts after missing a putt on the 18th green that gave Fitzpatrick victory. Zalatoris had battled for a major victory to the final green before settling for his third career major runner-up finish without winning a title.
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Fitzpatrick (left) and Zalatoris shake hands after the final round. Zalatoris lost by one stroke to Fitzpatrick in what proved to be a thrilling final day.
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Fitzpatrick waves alongside Mike Whan, USGA CEO, before being awarded the US Open Championship trophy in honor of his victory.
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Fitzpatrick celebrates with the US Open Championship trophy. The Englishman held off the world's best players to claim his first major title with a one-shot victory.
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Fitzpatrick (third right) of England poses with the trophy alongside father Russell (second left), brother Alex (fourth right), mother Susan (third left), caddie Billy Foster (fourth left).
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Fitzpatrick and his caddie Foster celebrate with the trophy.
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Fitzpatrick kisses the trophy. "It's what you grow up dreaming of winning and I've worked so hard for such a long time. I had the big monkey on my back of not winning over here, it's all everybody talked about and to do it in a major, there's nothing better," he said.
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A detailed view of the golf bag and clubs belonging to Fitzpatrick. His victory will embolden him and reaffirm that he is a world-class talent.
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