June 20 (Reuters) - Dustin Johnson's maiden major triumph at the 116th U.S. Open at Oakmont on Sunday lifted the American back into the top three of the world golf rankings for the first time since his Chambers Bay meltdown of a year ago.
The 31-year-old showed nerves of steel to complete a final round 69 for a winning total of four-under-par 276, claiming the title by three shots despite being controversially handed a one-stroke penalty when his ball moved on the fifth green.
Big-hitting Johnson sits behind Australian Jason Day and compatriot Jordan Spieth, who retained their spots.