(CNN) He took the road less traveled and it made all the difference as Brooks Koepka clinched his maiden major title at the 117th US Open. The powerful Floridian fired a final-round 67 to become the seventh first-time major winner in a row and third consecutive home winner. He made the switch back to the PGA Tour in 2015, and won his only other title the same year. Brooks Koepka began his pro career touring around Europe on the second-tier Challenge Tour. American Justin Thomas was another whose previous magic eluded him after Saturday's record US Open round in relation to par of nine-under 63.

Source: CNN June 19, 2017 00:27 UTC