2005 US Open Gallery

US Open 2005 — Michael Campbell poses with the trophy after his two-stroke victory in the 2005 US Open

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We take a look back at the 2005 US Open at Pinehurst, where Michael Campbell claimed a maiden Major championship

The 2005 US Open Championship was held at Pinehurst No. 2 for the second time. Michael Campbell won his only major title with a score of even par, finishing two shots clear of Tiger Woods.

Michael Campbell during the final round of the 2005 US Open. Photography: S. Badz/Getty Images

Tiger Woods reacts to a missed birdie putt on the sixth hole during the final round of the 2005 US Open. He finished in second place with a score of two over par. Photography: S. Badz/Getty Images

Mark Hensby plays on the fifth hole during the final round of the 2005 US Open. He finished tied for third with a score of five over par. Photography: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Sergio Garcia watches his tee shot on the fifth hole during the final round of the 2005 US Open. He finished tied for third with a score of five over par. Photography: Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Michael Campbell jokes with Tiger Woods on the 18th green following Campbell's two-stroke victory at the 2005 US Open. Photography: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images

Michael Campbell walks up the 18th fairway during the final round of the 2005 US Open. Photography: S. Badz/Getty Images

Mike Smith is an American undergraduate student studying journalism and political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is spending the summer living in London, studying British life and culture and working for Golf Monthly. He is excited to gain international working experience, as his career goal is to work in sports journalism.