By Mark Lamport-Stokes
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington (Reuters) - For a stunning seven-hole stretch at the U.S. Open on Sunday, South African Louis Oosthuizen was 'in the zone', feeling the thrill of major battle for the first time in three years.
The former British Open champion rebounded superbly from a messy run of three consecutive bogeys early on in the final round at Chambers Bay as he piled up six birdies over the closing run of holes, including five in a row from the 12th.
Though Oosthuizen ended up in a tie for second place at four under, just one stroke behind the winner Jordan Spieth, he was delighted to end his week on a high after launching his title bid at the year's second major with a seven-over 77.