Bryson DeChambeau deepens ‘LIV Golf vs PGA Tour’ divide with Rory McIlroy remark
Bryson DeChambeau Wins US Open: A Battle Beyond the Fairway Bryson DeChambeau secured his second major title by outlasting Rory McIlroy in a dramatic finish at Pinehurst No. 2, clinching the US Open title. However, DeChambeau suggested that this victory was not just about individual competition; it represented a broader contest between LIV Golf and…
Bryson DeChambeau Wins US Open: A Battle Beyond the Fairway
Bryson DeChambeau secured his second major title by outlasting Rory McIlroy in a dramatic finish at Pinehurst No. 2, clinching the US Open title. However, DeChambeau suggested that this victory was not just about individual competition; it represented a broader contest between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.
The final moments of the tournament were tense. McIlroy, who had been vying for his first major win in a decade, faltered by dropping his third shot in four holes, opening a window of opportunity for DeChambeau. Despite struggling with his driver, DeChambeau managed to salvage the situation on the final hole. After an errant drive into the rough, he skillfully punched his ball out into a bunker. From there, he executed a brilliant up-and-down, leaving himself with a four-foot putt that he sank to seal the victory.
DeChambeau’s triumph, however, was bittersweet for McIlroy, who let the championship slip from his grasp, plagued by narrowly missed putts in the closing holes. This defeat extends McIlroy’s major title drought, a period marked by his vocal criticism of LIV Golf.
As the captain of Crushers GC, DeChambeau recognized the heightened significance of this US Open as a confrontation between representatives of the sport’s leading tours. Speaking to Fox News Digital, he said, “You never want to lose a championship that way. You want to see someone make a putt and do something crazy and cool. But I can tell you, there was a battle between us. It was definitely LIV vs. PGA for sure. People can take that in whatever way they want to, but from my perspective, it’s a good, competitive battle that brings eyeballs to the game.”
DeChambeau also noted the historic nature of the event, describing it as one of the most-watched major championships in recent history. He expressed his gratitude to McIlroy, saying, “I thank Rory for that. I think everybody, the USGA, how that all came together on the 18th at Pinehurst, couldn’t have been a better finishing.”
Reflecting on his performance, DeChambeau highlighted a few key moments that contributed to his victory, particularly his remarkable bunker shot on the final hole. “The bunker shot is amazing, but there are a couple of shots I hit during the course of that week that were crucial. At the back of No. 8, I hit it over the green twice and got up-and-down twice. I win the tournament because of that. If I don’t get that up-and-down, I may not win the tournament. It’s actually the culmination of the whole week and how things progressed that led to it being such a memorable week.”
DeChambeau’s victory at Pinehurst is not just a personal triumph but a symbolic moment in the ongoing rivalry between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. The intensity of the competition, combined with the backdrop of this larger narrative, made for an unforgettable US Open.