- Jason Dufner completed a terrific week highlighted by a 63 on Friday, tied for best ever in a round at a major, by holding off Jim Furyk down the stretch by shooting a two-under 68 to win his first major championship.
- Dufner, who's known for his lack of emotion, did finally give a little fist pump and rose both arms after the win was final. When asked about why he was so less emotional than athletes in other sports afterwards he said; "But those sports are a little more exciting. For me, golf is a little bit more boring." Fair enough. Although golf is still probably more exciting than sitting in an elementary school as a part of a community outreach program, as Dufner did months ago. That photo actually started an Internet fad called "Dufnering." Google it.
- You can bet that he wasn't be Dufnering after the win on Sunday though, as he can now call himself a Major champion for the first time.
Busch holds on at Watkins Glen
- Two years ago, he lost the lead right at the end on a green-white checkered finish, ending up in third. Last year he was bumped by Brad Kezelowski on the final lap and finished second. This year, however, there were no late slip-ups for Kyle Busch at Watkins Glen and he held off none other than Brad Kezelowski down the stretch for the victory.
- Kezelowski said he could have won but probably would have had to wreck Busch, something which he was not willing to do.
- It was the first race that Tony Stewart, who badly broke his leg and was in the hospital for multiple surgeries, had missed in years. He had a streak of 521 Cup starts.
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