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Bryson DeChambeau won his second U.S. Open title as he overcame the challenge of Rory McIlroy on a dramatic afternoon at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club.
The home favourite entered the final day with a three-shot lead but found himself two behind as McIlroy made three birdies in four holes after the turn before the Northern Irishman gave them back, making a bogey on the last in a 69.
That meant DeChambeau needed a par up the last and despite hitting a ragged drive and finding sand with his second, he completed a stunning up-and-down to sign for a 71 and finish at six under, one clear of McIlroy.
American duo Patrick Cantlay and Tony Finau were then at four under, one clear of Frenchman Matthieu Pavon.
DeChambeau won his first Major at this event in 2020 and doubles his tally having finished sixth at the Masters Tournament and second at the US PGA Championship this season.
“I want to say happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there," said DeChambeau. “Unfortunately my dad passed a couple of years ago and this one is for him.
"Also to Payne Stewart, he was the reason why I went to SMU. He's the reason why I wore the cap.
“I can’t believe that up-and-down on the last, that was probably the best shot of my life. That’s huge to get up and down and win this prestigious championship – that will be the highlight of my life.”
"I'm so happy I got that shot up-and-down on 18. Oh, man, I didn't want to finish second again. PGA really stung. Xander played magnificent.
"I wanted to get this one done, especially at such a special place that means so much to me, SMU, my dad, what Payne meant to him, 1000th USGA championship. Stack them on top.
"That bunker shot was the shot of my life. I'll forever be thankful that I've got longer wedges so I can hit it farther, get it up there next to the hole (smiling).
"I don't know what to think. It fully hasn't sunk in yet. I just want everybody to enjoy it, as well. As much as it is heartbreaking for some people, it was heartbreak for me at the PGA. I really wanted this one.
"I was a little lucky. Rory didn't make a couple putts that he could have coming in. I had an amazing up-and-down on the last. I don't know what else to say.
"It's a dream come true."
edit *** The look on McIlroy's face in the scorers room as he sat and watched the DeChambeau celebrations, told us all how much this one will sting, especially missing putts of two and four feet coming down the stretch, after so much brilliant play.
Cantlay made three birdies and three bogeys in a 70, while Finau recovered from two early bogeys with an eagle and three birdies to match the low round of the day with a 67.
Pavon carded a 71 to sit a shot ahead of Japan's Hideki Matsuyama and two clear of American duo Russell Henley and Xander Schauffele, with just eight players under par after 72 holes over the fearsome No. 2 Course.
edit ***** Three Canadians made the cut on Friday. Corey Conners was in contention, finishing T9 E 280, while big hitting Taylor Pendrith T16 +3 283 and Adam Svensson T56 +12 292.
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