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Janzen made up a seven-stroke deficit in the final 15 holes to win his second U.S. Open championship  
(AP)

Payne-ful finish

As Stewart stumbles, Janzen streaks to thrilling Open victory

Don't let the boyish grin and quick tears be deceiving. Let Lee Janzen stick a nose in front and he's a tough man to beat, especially in a U.S. Open, especially against Payne Stewart.

Once again, there was Janzen tied with Stewart on the back nine at the U.S. Open. And just like at Baltusrol in 1993, once Janzen edged ahead he never gave up the lead.
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  • U.S. Open Final Scores
  • U.S. Open Leaders Cards
    • 'Irritated' Lehman vows he'll eventually win an Open
    Some day, vows Tom Lehman, he'll win a U.S. Open. Maybe even two, or three, or four.
    FULL STORY

    Kuchars have double fun during Open's final round
    Fans sang "Happy Birthday" to Matt Kuchar. They yelled "happy Father's Day" to his dad, who also happens to be Matt's caddie and chief cheerleader.
    FULL STORY

    Stewart's Open downfall started in a sand-filled divot
    Payne Stewart was fighting par and winning most of the battles Sunday in the final round, holding onto the lead despite having to scramble from the clumpy rough and steep bunkers of The Olympic Club.
    FULL STORY

    'Great' Azinger fires tournament-best 65
    Paul Azinger had just completed the best round of this year's U.S. Open early Sunday afternoon, but his thoughts were already with friend and fishing buddy Payne Stewart.
    FULL STORY

    Martin leaves U.S. Open with confidence
    After a week filled with excitement and emotion, Casey Martin was proud of his golf game as he prepared to return to reality -- life on the Nike Tour.
    FULL STORY

    Montgomerie can't escape heckling fans at Olympic
    The verbal abuse of Scotland's Colin Montgomerie by fans got worse Sunday during the fourth round of the U.S. Open, leading Montgomerie into an exchange with a fan midway through the round.
    FULL STORY

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    JUNE 20
      •After two days, Daly pulls driver out of closet
    •Not much forward progress on moving day
    •Thoughts of Squeeky never far from Price's mind
    • Time running out for Woods after day of missed opportunities
    • 58 and still grinding, Nicklaus validates USGA's decision
    • Stewart takes 4-shot lead into U.S. Open's final round

    JUNE 19
      • Daly not alone in saying 18th pin placement' absolutely stupid'
    • Martin salvages a 71 to ride into weekend play
    • Kuchar enjoying time of his life -- for 2nd time in 2 months

    JUNE 18
      • Olympic's greens cause as much havoc as the rough
    • Resisting temptation to hit driver, Daly rewarded with 69
    • Montgomerie pleased with opening even-par 70
    • 'The King' treated like commoner at S.F. restaurant
    • Stewart solves Olympic with 4-under 66, leads U.S. Open

    JUNE 17
      • USGA OKs big titanium clubs; announces test of 'trampoline effect'
    • He still hasn't made a cut, but Beck's in the U.S. Open
    • Montgomerie proclaims himself primed to win 1st major

    JUNE 16
      • The Olympic Club groomed to break hearts, not par
    • Ominous start: Yet another cranky cart for Casey
    • Walking wounded aim to scale heights at Olympic Club
    • Victory at Colonial has given Watson confidence
    • Defending champion Els limps into Open
    • Woods, Martin, Kribel team up for practice round

    JUNE 11
      • Lehman looks to exorcise U.S. Open demons
    • A slew of contenders stand primed to win U.S. Open crown
    • Olympic has killed dreams of the best Open favorites
    • With the U.S. Open at Olympic, an equipment fight can't be far away
    		 
    A View from the Gallery
    *Sunday's Report *Saturday's Report *Friday's Report *Thursday's Report *Wednesday's Report

    Alan Shipnuck:
    * Round 4 Reflections
    * Round 3 Reflections
    * Round 2 Reflections
    * Round 1 Reflections

    * Reilly on Tom Lehman
    * Payne Killer: Janzen wins Open
    * Kuchar a crowd-pleaser

    Inside Golf:
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    * The Shag Bag
    * Take a U.S. Open Quiz

    SI Covers the Open

    The Open at Olympic
    *1955: When the News Arrived
    *1966: A Course You Have to Woo
    *1966: A Summit Of Drama
    *1987: An Open And Shut Case

    The Open at Congressional
    *1997: Easy Does It


    My Dinner with Alan

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