Bryson DeChambeau, US Open champion after a thrilling final day

In the end it was a duel worthy US Open, “big”, between two continents, and now between two opposing circles, which one day, for the good of golf, will reach an agreement beneficial to everyone: Rory McIlroy vs. Bryson DeChambeau or vice versa, because those who tried to oppose them and dispute their victory dropped like flies. DeChambeau’s latest gut-wrenching triumph after the latest string of errors blamed McIlroy. At 30 years old, the second “specialist” for an American. The British ended the battle with one blow. Another setback for the European, who has not won a single “major” victory for ten years. DeChambeau undoubtedly deserved it. “Can you believe it?” – Bryson shouted excitedly.

DeChambeau started with a three-stroke lead over Frenchman Pavon, unprecedented in this kind of “big” commitment, after the third day. McIlroy, 35, was the only one who dared bite the current LIV Golf member on the ear right away. The maximum difference between them was two strokes. In the end, a vital victory for Bryson, who was congratulated by everyone. Returned 71 for 274 (-6) for McIlroy’s 69 and 275.

At the very beginning of the second nine holes, the fight for the title was limited solely to a head-to-head bet between DeChambeau and McIlroy. It was on the par-5 10th of the second round that the British tied the game, although the American immediately retook the lead alone with his four on that hole. But Rory went for it and made a putt that looked almost decisive with birdies on 12 and 13. A sequence of four birdies between holes 9 and 13 seemed decisive in turning the tide.

McIlroy and DeChambeau knew what it was like to win the U.S. Open, with a very young Rory in 2011 at Congress and a “Popeye”-like Bryson during a pandemic in 2020 at Winged Foot.

The American, in his 10th US Open (3 top 25s in addition to winning 4 years ago), was tied for 6th at the last Masters and tied for 2nd at the PGA, where Xander Schauffele beat him on the final hole. The European, in his 16th US Open, has finished in the top five five times in a row in this “great tournament” that ends on Father’s Day in the US: 9th in 2019, 8th in 2020, 7th place in 2021, 5th place in 2022 and 2nd place in 2023, becoming the leader. on the last day.

There were some very interesting last holes with errors on both sides (more fatal for McIlroy) due to nerves and everything suggested that the result would be known in a playoff on 2 holes (17 and 18) and if the tie remained, sudden death . But what is golf, having done the most difficult thing, three bogeys on the last four holes of the Northern Irishman, on 15, 16 and 18, gave victory to the American, who did not forgive.

Sergio Garciaat 25 years old US Open in a row and his 99th Grand Slam, at 44 he birdied the 18th to earn an exemption for next year at Oakmont, but in the end the Castellon native’s par 70 returns and 281 (+1) left him in The top 15 is very close to the top 10 plus connections that gave a place already in 2025.

Once again Borriol’s play went from less to better as the start to the day was not what he had dreamed of, with three bogeys on the first four holes and it was only on the par 5 that he added the first birdie of the day. On the next holes he withstood a downpour of solidity. Pinehurst No. 2 and two consecutive birdies on the 12th and 13th restored parity on the day. Either way, it’s a very good US Open for Sergio.

David PuigFor its part, the US Open did not end in the desired manner, although its mission was accomplished and more than achieved. A tough day for the Catalan, unable to add a single birdie to his 78-putt card, with six bogeys and a double bogey for 291 (+11) and 55th place. There’s no doubt it’s been a tough week, and this Sunday marked a turning point. get rid of all tension and emotions.

Celebrating his superb second round, qualifying, Olympic qualification for Paris and his second under par card at No. 2 Pineheart on Saturday, David, accompanied by his parents and girlfriend, capped his participation in this “major” by scoring a long putt to save par on 18 th hole.

However, despite the bitter and tense finale of the tournament, Puig leaves Pinehurst with a special congratulatory message after reaching the Olympic spot. It was from his friend and colleague at the Paris Games. Jon Rahm. The one from Barrick who was watching the US Open on television sent him this message: “Fucking master, great war, well done.”

Ram and Puig have been close colleagues for several months, especially since David turned pro and decided to set up his residence in Scottsdale, very close to John. In addition to practicing together multiple times, they compete in every LIV Golf tournament. For all these reasons, Basque was very pleased with Puig’s classification.

As Puig explained to Movistar Golf, “It was a shame that John left the tournament, primarily obviously to see him perform and give himself a chance, but also because it would have been a great experience for me to see it with my own eyes” . how he prepares a great champion like Ram for the Grand Slam tournaments.”

The one who also had another disappointing day was number one in the world. Scotty Scheffler with a round of 72: 16 pars and two bogeys, the second time in a week without a birdie on his card. He ended up finishing in 41st place with 288 strokes.

Final classification:

274 Bryson DeChambeau (USA)

275 Rory McIlroy (GBR)

276 Tony Finau (USA), Patrick Cantlay (USA)

277 Mathieu Pavon (Fra)

278 Hideki Matsuyama (Japanese)

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281 Sergio Garcia (Esp/12º)

288 Scotty Scheffler (USA/41st)

291 David Puig (Esp/55°)