Tiger takes US Open

US Open at Bethpage State Park, New York - final round

Woods finishes on three under par after a final round of 72, three strokes clear of Phil Mickelson

Mickelson proves the closest challenger to Woods but bogeys on the fifth and sixth prove too much to overcome

Third placed Jeff Maggert finishes his final round two over par and five shots behind Woods

Nick Faldo puts in another great round to qualify for next year's Open as Tiger's mum cheers her son to victory

Spectators use bin liners to keep dry after a 45 minute shower delays the progress of the final round

Tiger celebrates his eighth major and second US Open title