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Rahm Wins A Thriller: 2021 U.S. Open Final Round Wrap-Up

Rahm Wins A Thriller: 2021 U.S. Open Final Round Wrap-Up

Birdies on the last two holes deliver Jon Rahm's first major as other stars crumble. Plus, praise for Torrey's setup, the streaker story, NBC notes, the trophy ceremony and Tweets.

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Jon Rahm birdies the 18th (PGA Tour Twitter)

“Spain has its first U.S. Open champion” wasn’t exactly “expect anything different”.

But Dan Hicks chose the safe route to cap off a thrilling final round. Given Jon Rahm’s pride in country, it was just the right call.

In sinking two difficult, downhill, left-to-right(!) putts at the final two holes, Rahm capp…

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