In a nail-biting conclusion to the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2, Bryson DeChambeau emerged victorious, claiming his second title in this prestigious tournament. DeChambeau’s triumph was sealed with a sensational bunker shot on the 18th hole, which he followed with a 4-foot putt to save par and finish the round at 1-over 71. His total score of 6-under 274 was just enough to surpass Rory McIlroy, who led by two shots with five holes remaining but ended up with bogeys on three of the last four holes, including a crucial miss on a 3-foot putt on the 18th.McIlroy’s misfortune on the greens concluded a streak of 496 successful putts within three feet this season. DeChambeau, who had started the final round with a three-stroke lead, found himself tied with McIlroy on the 18th but managed to clinch the win, dedicating it to his late father. The victory is especially poignant as DeChambeau, now a LIV Golf player, has been booted from the PGA Tour, setting up a dramatic narrative against McIlroy, a staunch defender of the PGA Tour. This win also marks the sixth consecutive major win by an American player.
Key points
- Bryson DeChambeau wins his second U.
- McIlroy led by two strokes with five holes to play but faltered with bogeys on three of the last four holes.
- DeChambeau’s victory is the second major win for a LIV Golf player and marks the sixth consecutive major win by an American.
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Open title at Pinehurst No.
2, finishing one stroke ahead of Rory McIlroy.
