Golf - Koepka first repeat U.S. Open champion since 1989

Jun 17, 2018; Southampton, NY, USA; Brooks Koepka tees off the eighth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills GC - Shinnecock Hills Golf C. Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (Reuters) - American Brooks Koepka became the first U.S. Open champion in 29 years to successfully defend his title when he clinched a one-stroke victory on Sunday.

Koepka staved off a brilliant charge by Englishman Fleetwood, who matched the lowest score in tournament history, a seven-under-par 63 at Shinnecock Hills.

Koepka shot a closing 68 to finish at one-over 281 and become the first to win back-to-back since Curtis Strange in 1988 and 1989.

Jun 17, 2018; Southampton, NY, USA; Brooks Koepka reacts on the fifth green during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills GC - Shinnecock Hills Golf C. Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

(Reporting by Andrew Both; Editing by Ken Ferris)

Jun 17, 2018; Southampton, NY, USA; Brooks Koepka hits from the rough on the sixth hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Shinnecock Hills GC - Shinnecock Hills Golf C. Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports