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Simpson latest to ride golf's new wave

Webb Simpson became golf's latest star on Sunday, the American's triumph in the US Open at The Olympic Club making his the 15th different name to grace a trophy in the last 15 major championships.

Webb Simpson of the US acknowledges the crowd after finishing at the 18th hole. Simpson became golf's latest star on Sunday, the American's triumph in the US Open at The Olympic Club making his the 15th different name to grace a trophy in the last 15 major championships.

The unassuming 26-year-old didn't exactly come from nowhere. He won twice on the US tour last year and challenged for the US money title before finishing second on the list behind Luke Donald.

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