Chambers Bay was a challenging links-style course, and it was the first time the U.S. Open was held there.
The course layout at Chambers Bay was unique in 2015 as the 1st and 18th holes were both played as par 4s or 5s on different days of the championship.
After 3 rounds four players were tied for the lead. Spieth’s 69 in the final round got the job done. The other three players tied at the start of the day finished:
Spieth's victory at the U.S. Open cemented his status as one of the top golfers in the world and highlighted his potential for future success in the sport.
This article at the time by Ewan Murray of The Guardian gives good insight into Jordan’s round and also DJs feelings and Ian Poulter’s strong views on the conditioning of the course.
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