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U.S. Open 2012 Highlights: Crazy Fan Interupts Winner's Interview

Webb Simpson achieved the greatest moment of his professional golf career on Sunday by winning the 2012 U.S. Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, but it was a bizarre fan that stole the show during his winner's interview. As Simpson was speaking with Bob Costas about the weekend's tournament, a fan dressed in a British flag stepped in front of the camera and, for lack of a better term, made a fool of himself:


The fan was quickly escoted out of the shot by security, but it was indeed a strange moment on an otherwise perfect day for Simpson. It is likely that Simpson won't mind the intrusion after winning his first major.

For more 2012 U.S. Open coverage, stay with this StoryStream. For more golf coverage be sure to check out SB Nation's golf hub. Also be sure to head over to USOpen.com for even more coverage from the event.

Photographs by spatulated, Triple Tri, and chrischappelear used in background montage under Creative Commons. Thank you.