American Webb Simpson burst out of the pack to become the surprise winner of the United States Open in misty San Francisco early today.

The 26-year-old was joint eighth with a round to go, but after shooting a two-under-par 68 for a one-over total he had to wait to see if it was good enough.

Jim Furyk looked the biggest danger at that point, but it turned out to be Graeme McDowell.

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