In a heartbreaking finish, Rory McIlroy’s decade-long quest for a major title was thwarted yet again, as he suffered a one-shot defeat to Bryson DeChambeau at the US Open. McIlroy, who had a two-shot lead with just five holes remaining, saw his hopes dashed by two agonizingly missed putts on the sixteenth and eighteenth holes.
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DeChambeau clinched his second US Open victory with a nerve-wracking up-and-down from the bunker on the final hole. The narrow miss was another bitter disappointment for McIlroy, who had shown remarkable form with a flurry of birdies mid-round, propelling him into the lead. Meanwhile, DeChambeau was struggling with erratic tee shots that seemed to leave the door wide open for McIlroy to seize the championship.
However, McIlroy’s putting faltered at the crucial moment, leading to a devastating finish. He left the Pinehurst No. 2 course quickly, opting not to participate in the customary post-round interviews.