Bryson DeChambeau is now a two-time U.S. Open champion as he conquered Pinehurst No. 2 in epic vogue on Sunday.
DeChambeau hit an unbelievable 55-yard bunker shot that rolled to 3 toes on the 18th gap. He then made his par putt identical to Payne Stewart famously did 25 years in the past. That remaining putt put the ending touches on a 1-over 71, which had him ending at 6-under-par, one stroke forward of Rory McIlroy.
When DeChambeau wanted his finest, he supplied it within the greatest second. That bunker shot might go down as one of many biggest in golf historical past, given the issue and the circumstances. If he had not executed that shot the best way he did, there might have been a playoff, no less than.
However, the LIV Golf captain received the gang over this week at Pinehurst.
Chants of USA-USA-USA and De-Cham-beau, De-Cham-beau, De-Cham-beau whistled throughout the course. The followers cherished him, and DeChambeau’s picture change appears full.
After he received, social media messages flourished. Followers praised the two-time U.S. Open winner for his efficiency on the course and for his outstanding show of expertise.
All DeChambeau desires to do is develop golf.
These reactions to his profitable the U.S. Open confirmed he’s already attaining that objective:
Ludicrous scenes. Bryson DeChambeau is operating at 100 miles an hour round Pinehurst, giving each fan current an opportunity to the touch the US Open trophy.
That is why main championship golf is among the few issues I like as a lot now as after I was a boy. Pure folklore. pic.twitter.com/YQEcZuccHi
— Nick Metcalfe (@Nick_Metcalfe) June 16, 2024
This video of him operating round with the U.S. Open trophy so the gang might contact it’s priceless. He instructed followers to attempt to contact it, so DeChambeau tried to make it occur. Not everybody will get to really feel the U.S. Open trophy, however DeChambeau might not have received with out this crowd.
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac stated it completely, “Such superb golf, drama and leisure! That is what golf wants.”
This sport wants a character like DeChambeau.
Wow what an unbelievable US Open! Congratulations to Bryson Dechambeau! Such superb golf, drama and leisure! That is what golf wants
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) June 16, 2024
I can’t imagine I’m a Bryson DeChambeau fan now. Love the power, crowd engagement, and the 180 flip in angle. The precise man received at present.… nevertheless, I cannot be getting single size golf equipment.
— Nate Boyer (@NateBoyer37) June 16, 2024
ESPN’s Jeff Darlington additionally made a great level about DeChambeau—he’s a needle mover. Individuals flock to him and get excited when the LIV Golf star does properly.
In the meantime, if he wasn’t already, Bryson DeChambeau positive appears to be have grow to be this weekend what golf is frequently looking for: A needle mover.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) June 16, 2024
Even Brooks Koepka congratulated his fellow LIV Golf member.
DeChambeau now has two U.S. Open’s—solely the twenty third participant in historical past to attain this, and he did so dramatically. Higher but, he joins Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods in profitable a U.S. Newbie title and a number of U.S. Opens. That’s fairly good firm.
The third main of the 12 months didn’t disappoint, and very similar to the PGA Championship, DeChambeau continues to point out how unbelievable golf will be.
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