Bryson DeChambeau wins the 120th edition of the US Open played at the Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck (New York). The American signs at 27 his first major tournament with 6 strokes ahead of his compatriot Matthew Wolff, finishing the last lap with an excellent 67 (-3) and a total of 274 (-6), he is the only one to have played all four rounds in or under par (69, 68, 70 and 67). Louis Oosthuizen (73) finished third, eight strokes behind the leader. Harris English (73) is fourth.

US Open: Bryson DeChambeau wins

Bryson DeChambeau - © PGA Tour

It was already the most unconventional US Open of all time. The first not to have been played in June since 1931. There were also no spectators, a necessary evil in the COVID era, but which took place even more intensely in a major of the metropolis of New York.

So maybe it was fitting that on top of all this weirdness, we had a finale with iconoclastic duo Matthew Wolff and Bryson DeChambeau. After a year-long physical transformation that caused a lot of talk in the golf world, DeChambeau nicknamed "Mad Scientist" or the mad scientist of golf, validated his methods by winning his first major title at Winged Foot, his last round of golf. 67 (-3) and a total of 274 (-6) allowing him to beat Wolff (75) by six lengths. he is the only one to have played his four turns in or under par (69, 68, 70 and 67).

"I think I am changing the way people view golf". “Now, getting there is a whole different story. There are a lot of long players. Matthew has come a long way today. " “A few putts didn't come for him today and kept the momentum going on my side. »Said Bryson DeChambeau

DeChambeau only hit 41% of the fairways, but he has proven he can dominate the course from the rough. This US Open title is his seventh victory on the PGA TOUR and his first major. Moved the American shed a few tears after he signed his scorecard and was videoconferenced live with his family.

The winner said his confidence was " at the highest level " and he played like that on Sunday.

"Where's the flag?" " DeChambeau asked his caddy Tim Tucker as they stood off the tee at the 14, par 4, 405 yards. At that time, DeChambeau, who always sought to obtain all the information available, had already left a losing Wolff by 3 strokes.

After Tucker replied. DeChambeau sent a drive of 270 yards - into the wind.

Did he hit the fairway? yes he did, DeChambeau made this a moot point, hitting 6 of 14 fairways on Sunday and 23 of 56 during the week.

"Everyone indicated that we had to touch the fairways here", said Xander Sc Chaudele (74, 4 over par, alone in fifth). “It's not about getting to the fairways. It's all about hitting the correct side of the hole and far enough that you can play a wedge instead of a 6 iron down the fairway. "
"Yes, he's sort of in the new approach to golf", added ScHotele, “He did everything he said he wanted to do, I'm happy for him. He plays amazingly. "

DeChambeau has designed his approach every step of the way, always using math and science to try and outdo the competition. The single length clubs, the single plane swing, and now the emphasis on protein shakes and weight gain to hit the driver shots and stack the cards in his favor. Everything works clearly; this is his second victory in 2020.

" No chance "said Rory McIlroy (75, T8), when asked if he could predict that a player would hit so few fairways and win the US Open. “I don't really know what to say because everyone thinks it's the complete opposite of what a US Open champion would do. "

"Look, he found a way to do it"McIlroy added. “I don't know if it's good or bad for golf, but that's not the way I saw this course or this tournament play out. I have a little trouble getting used to the idea. "

One of the confusing things about DeChambeau is that while he generates the most buzz with his driving, he is not one-dimensional. His 67 was the best final round with three strokes over Dustin Johnson, Erik van Rooyen and Taylor Pendrith. Is it just a matter of muscles? Not really.

DeChambeau is also fifth on the green in regulation and eleventh in putting.

"You must always be able to control your ball", said Shane Lowry (72, +15), “You still have to be able to chip and putt. If it was only a question of making long strikes, the long drivers would be here to play in these big championships but it is not the case. "

The putt, in particular, was a long time coming for the winner.

"Putting has gradually improved over the course of my career", said DeChambeau. “I was last when I got on the tour, and the guys from SIK, SIK golf, helped me figure out how a ball should roll to give me the best chance to putt. "

"During these four years, each year, I have improved a little more", he added.

How far can he go? He doesn't know it himself, he said, but he intends to find out. He intends to continue to evolve golf, ignore skeptics and be a game changer.

"I'm not going to stop", he promised. “Next week I'm going to try a 48 inch driver. "

DeChambeau now has a major, and Bryson DeChambeau's experience is getting more and more exciting.

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