DeChambeau defies McIlroy and wins US Open

The American Bryson DeChambeau won the United States Open golf this Sunday after resisting a siege by Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy, who made a tremendous comeback on the last day.

DeChambeau began the final round with a three-shot lead and saw McIlroy lead by two shots, but the two tied on the last hole and a par was enough for the American to overcome his opponent’s bogey in an epic and exciting finish.

It is the second major for DeChambeau (-6 overall, +1 on Sunday) and also his second US Open after the Open he won in 2020.

The biggest setback of the day was for McIlroy (-5 plus, -1 on Sunday), who was very close to ending his decade drought in a ‘major’, but his serious errors with the putt on the last hole cost him dearly.

The Northern Irishman, who has four victories in the ‘majors’ but has not won one for ten years, could not end his curse and that disappointing result prevented him from adding a new title to his record, which includes the 2014 British Open, a title in 2011, the US Open and two PGA Championships in 2012 and 2014.

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“Can you believe it? “Oh my god…!” shouted DeChambeau as he jumped with joy after winning the 124th edition of the US Open held at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (North Carolina, USA).

Already with the trophy in hand, DeChambeau, who now competes in the controversial LIV Golf, began his victory speech by congratulating everyone present on Father’s Day, which is celebrated this Sunday in the US: “Unfortunately, my father passed away two years ago. This title is for him,” he added.

The eight-time golf major winner was spotted playing at the ‘birthplace of the Open’

With a -7 accumulated after a -3 on Saturday, DeChambeau entered the final day with a cushion of three shots over a group of pursuers with a total of -4: McIlroy (-1 in the third round), Frenchman Mathieu Pavon (- 1) and American Patrick Cantlay (even).

But things soon started to go wrong for the American, unable to birdie the first nine holes and also making bogey on the fourth.

Instead, McIlroy gritted his teeth from the start and on the 13th hole he overtook DeChambeau to take the tournament lead after a sensational streak of five birdies and a bogey.

McIlroy, the PGA Tour’s great defender against the emergence of LIV golf, had everything it took to win his first ‘major’ after 3,598 days, but nervousness and mistakes got the better of him as he made several mistakes with putting. He suffered three bogeys in the final four holes.

Sergio Garcia finished a creditable twelfth

It was also difficult for DeChambeau not to be overcome with anxiety in this electric face-off, but on the last hole he made a spectacular move out of the bunker (“the best shot of my life,” he said later) and sealed the victory, while McIlroy he could only watch from a room and on television how another ‘major’ slipped like water through his fingers.

Among the Spaniards, Sergio García was the best of this US Open with a total of +1 (also on Sunday) which led him to a very creditable 12th place, his compatriot David Puig not joining him in the last round with +8 for a cumulative +11.

In addition, Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo finished with +8 overall (+3 on the final day) and Colombian Nico Echavarría finished with +10 overall (+1 on Sunday).

Finally, the American Scottie Scheffler, number one in the world and the great favorite before starting this US Open, ended his poor participation in this tournament in which he had to suffer a lot to make the cut, finishing at +8 in total (+2 on Sunday).

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McIroy returns to world number two

Despite not winning the US Open, McIlroy rose again to number two in the World Golf Rankings behind Scheffler. Fellow American Xander Schauffele closed the podium. Thanks to this great achievement, DeChambeau has joined the ‘top 10’ and is in tenth place behind the Spanish Jon Rahm, who has dropped to ninth after not being able to participate in the US Open due to a foot infection.

Jon Rahm and David Puig will be the Spanish golfers at Paris 2024

Jon Rahm and David Puig, both integrated into the LIV Golf Circuit, will be the Spanish representatives at the golf tournament of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which will be held at Le Golf National between August 1 and 4.
Despite not scoring in the world rankings for events on the Saudi circuit, Rahm has occupied ninth place on the circuit at the conclusion of the qualification period. This puts him in a best of two positions ahead of the event in which he will try to extend a record that already includes the US Open 2021 and The Masters 2023, among others.
For his part, Puig has earned his ticket by finishing 113th, which allows him to occupy one of the 60 Olympic spots after meeting a series of requirements and overcoming resignations. The final step was taken when he achieved the cut at the US Open, which took place this weekend.
Regarding women representatives, the election will take place on June 25, when the qualification period established between June 20, 2020 and June 24, 2024 expires.