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Webb Simpson wins 2012 US Open, fan interrupts victory interview
Posted: 06.18.2012 at 12:03 AM
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A fan interrupts Webb Simpson's US Open interview (twitter.com)
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Webb Simpson has won the U.S. Open for his first major title.

Simpson saved par on the hilly 18th hole with a chip from the rough to about 4 feet, closing with a 2-under 68 to hold off Graeme McDowell and Michael Thompson in a foggy final round at The Olympic Club on Sunday. Simpson finished at 1-over 281.

Michael Thompson and Graeme McDowell were a shot back.

McDowell missed a birdie putt from about 25 feet on the final hole that would have forced an 18-hole playoff Monday. The Northern Irishman won the title at Pebble Beach two years ago.

Tiger Woods closed at 7 over after 73.

During Simpson's post tournament interview with NBC's Bob Costas, a fan interrupted stepping in front of the two making loud bird noises before security pulled him away.

Simpson said of the fan "enjoy the jail cell, buddy".

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