Jason Day, of Australia, hits a drive off the fourth tee during his final round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Sunday, June 19, 2011. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./The Washington Times)
Australia's Jason Day waits to hit his second shot on the second hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Sunday, June 19, 2011. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./The Washington Times)
Australia's Jason Day tees off on the second hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Sunday, June 19, 2011. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./The Washington Times)
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Australia's Jason Day finished four rounds at Congressional Country Club at 8-under, but his play was no match for U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy.
U.S. Open leader Rory McIlroy, 22, (14-under) and Jason Day, 23, (5-under) are young golfers ready to lead the youth movement in the sport. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)/(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jason Day, of Australia, reacts to his round as he walks off of the 18th green during the third round of the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament in Bethesda, Md., Saturday, June 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jason Day walks down a fairway during the first round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Thursday, June 16, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
Jason Day walks down a fairway during the first round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Thursday, June 16, 2011. (Drew Angerer/The Washington Times)
Jason Day watches his tee shot in the first round at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial golf tournament Thursday, May 19, 2011. (AP Photo/ Richard W. Rodriguez)