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Koepka becomes the second player in history to retain his US Open title, following Curtis Strange, the first player to win a second US Open in a row 29 years ago at the Empire State.

After four hard-fought rounds on a course of 6 meters, Koepka's final score of 810 above par, allowed him to win for the second time by a small point ahead of Englishman Tommy Fleetwood in the second major championship of the season, of which Rolex has been the official timekeeper since 1980.

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With this historic victory, Koepka is now part of the very closed circle of Rolex ambassadors who, like Curtis Strange, have achieved several victories at the US Open, including four-time title winner Jack Nicklaus, triple holder Tiger Woods and Retief Goosen. twice winnerof the US Open, 

With rounds of 75, 66 and 72, the 28-year-old Floridian led the tournament from start to finish, with flawless precision, discipline and determination, scoring five birdies in the final round of 68.

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After his last lap, Brooks Koepka said: “It's amazing. I've looked at all of these names a million times and having my name on this trophy is very special. I am truly very honored. " 

On the French side, the Bordelais Matthieu Pavon signs a good performance for his first US Open and finishes 25th.

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