Brooks Koepka first repeat US Open champion since 1989

ByReuters

Updated 18/06/2018 at 06:18 GMT

American Brooks Koepka became the first US Open champion in 29 years to successfully defend his title when he clinched a one-stroke victory on Sunday.

Brooks Koepka of the United States celebrates with the U.S. Open Championship trophy after winning the 2018 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on June 17, 2018 in Southampton, New York.

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Koepka staved off a brilliant charge by Englishman Fleetwood, who matched the lowest score in tournament history, a seven-under-par 63 at Shinnecock Hills.

I always feel like I'm overlooked,” Koepka said.

“It doesn't bug me. I just kind of keep doing what I'm doing, keep plugging away, kind of hide behind closed doors sometimes, which is nice, kind of the way I'd like to keep it.

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“Everyone said Erin Hills was set up for me. It was set up for a lot of guys that bomb the ball. I just happened to play a little bit better that week.

This week is just back to a typical US Open, where one over par wins. It's just a lot of grinding. But I couldn't be happier with the way I played.

Koepka shot a closing 68 to finish at one-over 281 and become the first to win back-to-back since Curtis Strange in 1988 and 1989.

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