Bryson DeChambeau makes Rory McIlroy prediction after dramatic US Open win
Bryson DeChambeau was delighted after winning the US Open on Sunday night
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Bryson DeChambeau has insisted Rory McIlroy will bounce back after beating the Briton to US Open glory on Sunday night.
McIlroy appeared set to end his wait for a first major in a decade, with the Northern-Irishman leading by two shots with just five holes left to play.
Yet the 35-year-old then suffered a dramatic collapse, with DeChambeau capitalising to win a second major of his career - four years on from his first.
The American was jubilant after his victory, with the 30-year-old showing why he's one of the best players in the world.
Bryson DeChambeau was delighted after winning the US Open on Sunday night
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And DeChambeau had a consoling message for McIlroy, backing his rival to win majors going forward despite the agonising nature of his defeat.
“Rory is one of the best to ever play,” DeChambeau said.
“Being able to fight against a great like that is pretty special.
"For him to miss that putt, I’d never wish it on anybody. It just happened to play out that way.
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“He’ll win multiple more major championships. There’s no doubt. I think that fire in him is going to continue to grow.
“I have nothing but respect for how he plays the game of golf because, to be honest, when he was climbing up the leaderboard, he was two ahead, I was like, Uh-oh, uh-oh. But luckily things went my way today.”
DeChambeau's victory comes just weeks after he narrowly missed out on glory at the PGA Championship.
And the home favourite has admitted he was delighted to avoid finishing as runner-up for the second major in a row.
Bryson DeChambeau capitalised on Rory McIlroy mistakes as he won the US Open
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“I’m so happy I got that shot up and down on 18," he admitted.
“Oh, man, I didn’t want to finish second again. The 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, the 1000th USGA championship. Stack them on top.
“That bunker shot was the shot of my life.”
DeChambeau's victory came on Father's Day. And the golf star paid tribute to his late dad, Jon, who died at the age of 63 in 2022 after a long battle with diabetes and kidney failure.
“I want to say Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there," he said.
“Unfortunately my dad passed a couple of years ago and this one is for him.
“Also to Payne Stewart. He’s the reason I went to SMU (Southern Methodist University, Stewart’s alma mater), the reason I wore the peaked cap.”
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He continued: “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.
“When I turned the corner and saw I was a couple back, I said, ‘Nope, I’m not going to let that happen’.
"I have to focus on figuring out how to make this happen.
Bryson DeChambeau was emotional after winning the US Open
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“I was a little lucky. Rory didn’t make a couple of 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.”
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