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Lucas Glover wins U.S. Open, holding off Phil Mickelson

After a manic Monday during which the likes of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and David Duval took turns providing back nine drama, little-known Lucas Glover emerged as the unlikely winner of the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black.

Glover, 29, a sectional qualifier who earned his spot only two weeks ago in Columbus, Ohio, played the four rain-marred rounds in 4-under par, two shots ahead of Ricky...

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