In a rain-soaked tournament that took five days to complete, relative unknown Lucas Glover emerged from a diverse group of challengers that included fan favorite Phil Mickelson and 2001 champ David Duval to win the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale.
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In a rain-soaked tournament that took five days to complete, relative unknown Lucas Glover emerged from a diverse group of challengers that included fan favorite Phil Mickelson and 2001 champ David Duval to win the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale.

Credit: Ed Betz

Phil Mickelson tees off on the third hole at the U.S. Open in Bethpage. (June 22, 2009)

Credit: Charles Krupa, Associated Press

Lucas Glover holds up the championship trophy after winning the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Bethpage State Park's Black Course in Farmingdale, N.Y., Monday, June 22, 2009.