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Jordan Spieth makes history by winning the U.S. Open in thrilling finish

Jordan Spieth added the U.S. Open title to his Masters victory after a thrilling climax at the much-criticized Chambers Bay. The 21-year-old carded a one-under 69 to win his second major of 2015 by one shot on five under after Dustin Johnson three-putted the last from 12 feet. South Africa’s Louis Oosthuizen sank six birdies in his last seven holes as he hit 67 to tie Johnson for second. World No.1 Rory McIlroy (66) briefly threatened but ended at level par.

It’s cool to be able to have two legs of the grand slam now, and to conquer golf’s hardest test — the U.S. Open is conquering the hardest layout in all of golf.

Jordan Spieth

Spieth, who remains on course to become the first player to win all four majors in a calendar year, also became the youngest player to win the U.S. Open since Bobby Jones in 1923. He is the fourth-youngest player to win two majors and the sixth to win the Masters and U.S. Open in the same year.