PINEHURST, N.C. — Bryson DeChambeau showed no signs of wanting the U.S. Open to come to an end.
He watched as his name was engraved on the trophy once again. He even filled it with sand from the bunker where he made a remarkable shot on the 72nd hole, reminiscent of Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines.
He then shared his joy with the fans at Pinehurst No. 2, allowing them to touch the trophy and feel the excitement he felt. Late into the night in North Carolina, he was still signing autographs.
The entertainment continued as he made an appearance on Golf Channel, commentating while Johnson Wagner attempted to replicate his iconic shot, and then letting Wagner lift the trophy close to the pin.
He will now showcase his skills at the LIV Golf event in Tennessee, airing this weekend on The CW Network.
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Next on his schedule is the British Open at Royal Troon, followed by four Americans competing in the Olympics at Le Golf National in Paris. Unfortunately, DeChambeau will not be among them.
Despite his impressive victory, DeChambeau winning the U.S. Open for the second time highlighted the divide in golf and the lack of competition among the top players.
“I hope we can bridge this gap in the game quickly,” DeChambeau expressed. “I hope this victory can help unify the divided game.”
Fellow LIV Golf player, Brooks Koepka, won a major at the PGA Championship last year and secured a spot in the Ryder Cup. The PGA Tour, which has banned players joining LIV, does not oversee the Ryder Cup but controls the Presidents Cup, where DeChambeau will not be present.
“My goal is to entertain and contribute positively to the game of golf, providing fans with top-notch entertainment,” DeChambeau stated without any ill will.
“Let’s move forward, reconcile, and focus on elevating this amazing game to its rightful place,” DeChambeau concluded.
DeChambeau’s success in major tournaments, including a tie for sixth at the Masters and a runner-up finish at the PGA Championship, has solidified his position among the top players in golf. The Americans heading to the Olympics include Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark, and Collin Morikawa.
Due to its closed structure and team format, the Olympics exclude LIV Golf from the Official World Golf Ranking calculation. Therefore, DeChambeau’s choice to join LIV has limited his participation in traditional events outside of majors and LIV tournaments.
As he continues his journey to Nashville, London, the British Open, and Spain, DeChambeau aims to entertain and connect with fans through various platforms, including his successful YouTube channel.
DeChambeau’s victory at the U.S. Open was a memorable moment, setting the stage for his future performances, including the upcoming event at Royal Troon in Scotland.
“It keeps me in that mind frame of I’m an entertainer. Leveraging and allowing me to utilize that platform has opened up a whole new aspect to professional golf where I think it’s been a little underutilized. There can be some positive growth in the game of golf with those interactions. It makes for some cool moments.”
— Bryson DeChambeau, on his YouTube channel
