Bryson DeChambeau said he hopes for lots more final-round battles with Rory McIlroy and believes the Northern Irishman's collapse over the final few holes of their epic US Open battle will only fuel his quest for a fifth major title. DeChambeau took a three-shot lead into the final day at Pinehurst but found himself two behind before birdieing the 13th. McIlroy then bogeyed three of his final four holes, missing two putts from inside four feet over the closing stretch, handing the 30-year-old American his second US Open.
"Rory is one of the best to ever play," DeChambeau said. "Being able to fight against a great like that is pretty special. I'd love to have a lot more battles with him.
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player "I have nothing but respect for how he plays the game of golf...
to be honest, when he was climbing up the leaderboard, I was like, 'Uh-oh', but luckily things went my way today. "For him to miss that putt [on the 18th], I'd never wish it on anybody. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player "I'm sure it will fuel Rory's fire even more.
He's a strong-minded individual. He'll win multiple more major championships, there's no doubt." McIlroy second missed put from short range, this one from inside four feet at 18, gifted DeChambeau a one-stroke lead, only for him to pull his tee shot into the native area and miss the green with his second.
DeChambeau snatches dramatic US Open Final US Open leaderboard [external] Reca.
