Bryson DeChambeau wins thrilling US Open to leave Rory McIlroy in agony

Bryson DeChambeau wins thrilling US Open to leave Rory McIlroy in agony

DeChambeau wins second US Open title by single strokeMcIlroy misses short putts on 16 and 18 to extend drought

Bryson DeChambeau is a US Open champion for a second time after beating Rory McIlroy by one shot, prolonging the Northern ­Irishman’s decade-long wait for a fifth major title by at least another month in the most agonising fashion at Pinehurst No 2.

The 30-year-old American, one of only a dozen players from the rebel LIV Golf series in the 156-player field, frittered away a three-shot overnight lead before rallying from two strokes down on a dramatic back nine, ­holding his nerve in a contest of extreme psychological intensity that will leave McIlroy ruing a series of unforced errors in the final reel.

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