Bryson DeChambeau is now a two-time U.S. Open champion as he conquered Pinehurst No. 2 in epic style on Sunday.
DeChambeau hit an unimaginable 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 last 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 best 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, not less than.
However, the LIV Golf captain gained 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 beloved him, and DeChambeau’s picture change appears full.
After he gained, social media messages flourished. Followers praised the two-time U.S. Open winner for his efficiency on the course and for his exceptional show of expertise.
All DeChambeau needs to do is develop golf.
These reactions to his successful the U.S. Open confirmed he’s already reaching that objective:
Ludicrous scenes. Bryson DeChambeau is working at 100 miles an hour round Pinehurst, giving each fan current an opportunity to the touch the US Open trophy.
For this reason main championship golf is likely one of the few issues I really like as a lot now as once I was a boy. Pure folklore. pic.twitter.com/YQEcZuccHi
— Nick Metcalfe (@Nick_Metcalfe) June 16, 2024
This video of him working 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 gained with out this crowd.
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac mentioned it completely, “Such superb golf, drama and leisure! That is what golf wants.”
This sport wants a character like DeChambeau.
Wow what an unimaginable 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 vitality, crowd engagement, and the 180 flip in perspective. The precise man gained at the moment.… nonetheless, I can’t be getting single size golf equipment.
— Nate Boyer (@NateBoyer37) June 16, 2024
ESPN’s Jeff Darlington additionally made level about DeChambeau—he’s a needle mover. Individuals flock to him and get excited when the LIV Golf star does effectively.
In the meantime, if he wasn’t already, Bryson DeChambeau positive appears to be have change into 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 successful a U.S. Novice title and a number of U.S. Opens. That’s fairly good firm.
The third main of the yr didn’t disappoint, and very similar to the PGA Championship, DeChambeau continues to indicate how unimaginable golf will be.
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