Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. McDowell beat France's Gregory Havret by one stroke to become the first European in 40 years to win the trophy.

Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland holds up the U.S. Open Golf Championship trophy after winning the event with an even-par total of 284 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. McDowell beat France's Gregory Havret by one stroke to become the first European in 40 years to win the trophy.

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits from the rough on the fifth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010, with Tom Watson looking on behind him. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010, with Tom Watson looking on behind him. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa lines up his putt on the 16th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. McDowell beat France's Gregory Havret by one stroke to become the first European in 40 years to win the trophy. (Kyodo)

Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland holds up the U.S. Open Golf Championship trophy after winning the event with an even-par total of 284 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. McDowell beat France's Gregory Havret by one stroke to become the first European in 40 years to win the trophy. (Kyodo)

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa lines up his putt on the 16th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland. (Kyodo)

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits from the rough on the fifth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010, with Tom Watson looking on behind him. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland. (Kyodo)

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010, with Tom Watson looking on behind him. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland. (Kyodo)