U.S. Open: Jim Furyk moves into lead Webb Simpson watches his shot from the 13th tee during the final round of the U.S. Open on Sunday at The Olympic Club. Stuart Franklin / Getty Images / June 17, 2012 June 17, 2012, 7:35 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO - Webb Simpson has won the U.S. Open for his first major title. Simpson saved par on the hilly 18th hole with a chip from the rough to about 4 feet, closing with a 2-under 68 to hold off Graeme McDowell and Michael Thompson in a foggy final round at The Olympic Club on Sunday. Simpson finished at 1-over 281. Michael Thompson and Graeme McDowell were a shot back. McDowell missed a birdie putt from about 25 feet on the final hole that would have forced an 18-hole playoff Monday. The Northern Irishman won the title at Pebble Beach two years ago. Tiger Woods closed at 7 over after 73.