In an emotional and triumphant moment, Bryson DeChambeau dedicated his U.S. Open victory to his late father after a dramatic conclusion to the tournament at Pinehurst. DeChambeau’s father, Jon DeChambeau, passed away in November 2022 after a long battle with diabetes and kidney failure, which began with his diagnosis in the 1990s and led to kidney failure in 2014.
After securing his second U.S. Open win, notably on Father’s Day, DeChambeau expressed his heartfelt dedication. “First off, I wanna say Happy Father’s Day to every father out there,” DeChambeau said, visibly moved. “Unfortunately, my dad passed a couple years ago, and this one’s for him.”
The victory was particularly poignant for DeChambeau, who, following his father’s passing nearly two years prior, had shared a series of heartfelt photographs and messages on social media, expressing his deep gratitude and love for his father. “Now you get to be with me and watch me at every event I play. Thank you for being an amazing Dad and I’ll see you in the next life,” he wrote.
As the tournament concluded, DeChambeau was seen looking skyward and pointing towards the heavens multiple times, a gesture of tribute to his father. One of his team members embraced him, saying, “That’s for your dad, baby. That’s for your dad.”
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The dramatic finish was not without its challenges, as DeChambeau faced tough competition from Rory McIlroy. McIlroy, in his bid to end a 10-year wait for his fifth major title, faltered, allowing DeChambeau to seize the moment. On the 72nd hole, DeChambeau brilliantly saved par from a fairway bunker, securing his win and leaving McIlroy to reflect on his missed opportunity.
Reflecting on the tournament, DeChambeau commented on his performance and strategy. “I feel like I was hitting the driver pretty well today,” he noted. “It just really wasn’t starting the way I wanted to. Ultimately, on 13, I knew I had to make birdie there to give myself a chance as Rory was going on a heater. He slipped up a couple on the way in, and I just kept staying the course. [I] focused on getting as many fairways as I could, even when I didn’t. I wasn’t great today with that.”
He added, “I got out of trouble pretty well. And man, I can’t believe that up and down,” highlighting the resilience and skill that led him to victory in such a high-stakes environment.
DeChambeau’s triumph at Pinehurst was not just a testament to his skill and perseverance on the golf course but also a moving homage to his father, whose memory and influence were clearly felt throughout the tournament.