Graeme McDowell first European to win U.S. Open in 40 years

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland holds the winner's trophy after capturing the U.S. Open Golf Championship in Pebble Beach, California of the United States, June 20, 2010.

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland holds the winner's trophy after capturing the U.S. Open Golf Championship in Pebble Beach, California of the United States, June 20, 2010.

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland holds the winner's trophy after capturing the U.S. Open Golf Championship in Pebble Beach, California of the United States, June 20, 2010.

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland competes during the final round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship in Pebble Beach, California of the United States, June 20, 2010. McDowell claimed title of the event on Sunday.
(Xinhua)