US Open Golf 2015: Leaderboard Results, Updated World Rankings Post-Chambers Bay

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Published: June 22, 2015

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Jordan Spieth made history Sunday at Chambers Bay in University Place, Washington, becoming the youngest player in nearly a century to win two majors in one year after a thrilling finale to the 2015 U.S. Open.

The 21-year-old took full advantage of Dustin Johnson's struggles on the final hole, finishing one stroke ahead of his opponent after the latter needed three putts to finish his round. The first would have given him an eagle, a score of six under and the U.S. Open title; instead, he left empty-handed.

Here's a look at the leaderboard from the 2015 U.S. Open:



Johnson's struggles on the green will likely be the lasting image from this year's U.S. Open although Spieth's heroics shouldn't be overlooked. The youngster was in control of the leaderboard until the 17th hole, where it seemed a double-bogey had cost him the championship. Defying his young age, he finished his round with a birdie, which ultimately won him his second major of the season.

According to Bleacher Report, he's the youngest player to manage that feat since 1922.

Here's a look at the current World Golf Ranking, which saw few changes at the top following Sunday's result:



Rory McIlroy remains the leader ahead of Spieth despite the latter having played in three more events and winning the last two majors. Given the fact McIlroy holds the British Open and PGA Championship titles, ESPN.com's Jason Sobel believes we might be seeing the start of a great rivalry:



Speaking to BBC Sport, Spieth himself played down talks of a potential rivalry:

It's awesome that the game is in young hands.

It's kind of cool I think to have two players holding the four majors and Rickie (Fowler) having the fifth [Players Championship].

I don't think there is much of a rivalry. I've said that from the beginning. Rory has four majors and dozens of wins and I'...
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