Dustin Johnson.
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On Sunday, Dustin Johnson won the U.S. Open, his first major championship. At the fifth hole, Johnson apparently saw his ball move, and notified a rules official. At the time, he was not assessed a penalty, but he was docked a stroke at the conclusion of the round. Johnson had a birdie during the round, and was guaranteed a victory despite the penalty. He finished at 4-under for a three-stroke win.

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.