Matt Fitzpatrick wins U.S. Open golf championship (17 images)

Matt Fitzpatrick of England holds the championship trophy for the U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass., on Sunday. Fitzpatrick won his first major championship with a 6-under-par 274. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

American Scottie Scheffler hits his approach shot on the first hole. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his approach shot on the first hole. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI

Scheffler reacts after making a birdie on the first hole. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI