Rory McIlroy abruptly left Pinehurst after three late bogeys opened the door for Bryson DeChambeau to win the 2024 U.S. Open .
Through 71 holes, McIlroy and DeChambeau were level in a thrilling fourth-round finale to a gripping tournament. But the Northern Irishman posted a brutal close-range bogey at 18, condemning him to an agonising defeat and ensuring his 10-year wait for a major goes on. DeChambeau still had work to do.
The American orchestrated a mesmerising up-and-down out the bunker to clinch a second major title, adding to his U.S. Open win at Winged Foot four years ago.
READ MORE: Rory McIlroy's immediate reaction to US Open agony sums up major misery READ MORE: Bryson DeChambeau breaks Rory McIlroy's heart in thrilling US Open finale While a jubilant DeChambeau celebrated and took in the moment, McIlroy jumped in his Lexus and raced off the premises in record fashion. The 35-year-old did not congratulate DeChambeau nor did he speak to the media in the wake of his devastating defeat akin to a Shakespearean tragedy. After DeChambeau sunk his putt to win, McIlroy turned back to the locker room with his caddie.
The Ryder Cup star appeared on the verge of tears after missing out on yet another major - his fourth second or tied second at a major since his 2014 Open Championship win. McIlroy becomes the first player to finish in the top-10 at seven consecutive U.S.
Opens since Jack Nicklaus (1977-1982), but he’s the first to pull off the feat and not emerge victorious i.
