Bryson DeChambeau wins his second US Open after holding off Rory McIlroy at Pinehurst No. 2. The day didn’t start promising for the American, whose lead was reduced to two shots by a fast birdie by McIlroy. DeChambeaus first bogey on 4 came at the same time as McIlroys dropped shot in 5, keeping them in position.
But the Northern Irishman really started to get dangerous around the turn when he closed the distance with back to back birdies and even took the lead hole 12. DeChambeau made a costly mistake on 15 but kept a strong finish while McIlroy crumbled and missed two crucial short putts on the last three holes. Meanwhile, DeChambeau saved par from a botched tee shot on the last hole, saving also his second major victory.
Bryson DeChambeau secures victory at US Open 2024
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MIKE TIRICO: Congratulations, Bryson. I heard you wanted to wear that hat. We’ll talk about Payne Stewart and his memory and legacy in a second.
First off, you’re reunited with this trophy. Let’s discuss when you won in 2020 at Winged Foot. Your walk up 18 was just polite applause like a Thursday morning out on Tour. You didn’t have all the fans. That was during COVID. You were engaged with the fans unlike any golfer we’ve seen before. What was the connection with the fans and you this week? Why was it so powerful for you?
BRYSON DeCHAMBEAU: Well, Mike, first off, I want to say happy Father’s Day to every father out there. Unfortunately my dad passed a couple years ago, and this one is for him.
Also to Payne Stewart, he was the reason why I went to SMU. He’s the reason why I wore the cap. Pony up, that’s right. Go SMU. Wow. I just can’t thank you guys enough for all the support this week. You guys have meant the world to me. You are the best fans in the world, and I can’t thank you enough. What a group of people.
To my team that’s growing quite a bit and to my best friends and the people that I love the most, I’m surprised you’re here — not really surprised, but I can’t thank you enough for being here. You guys mean the world to me, and I would not be here without you guys. I really appreciate it, team. Thank you, all.
MIKE TIRICO: You have a lead, get to the 13th tee, you’re two back. Obviously with where you were and Rory was, you guys could keep an eye on what was going on. Give me your mindset on 13 tee and how you found the way to steer it home.
BRYSON DeCHAMBEAU: Man, I felt like I was hitting the driver pretty well today. It just wasn’t starting exactly where I wanted it to. Ultimately on 13, I knew I had to make birdie there to give myself a chance because Rory was going on a heater, and he slipped up a couple on the way coming in, and I just kept staying the course, focused on trying to hit as many fairways as I could, even though I didn’t. I was not great today with that.
But I got out of trouble really well, and then, man, I can’t believe that up-and-down on the last. That was overall probably the best shot of my life.
I was just trying to land it pretty much where I landed it and run it out to the right. I remember Payne’s putt and how it broke up there, and I knew that was obviously huge to get up-and-down to win this prestigious championship that will be the highlight of my life. I still can’t believe it. It’s unbelievable.
MIKE TIRICO: You become the 23rd individual to win multiple U.S. Opens, one of whom is back here, two-time U.S. Open champion Andy North. You’re in a special and select club in American golf. What does it mean to you to have this baby for the second time?
BRYSON DeCHAMBEAU: First off, I’ll say to the USGA, thank you for hosting such an incredible event. Mike, you’ve done a great job. John, fantastic. Fred, you’re the man. You know that. I love you, bro.
I’ll tell you the most important thing is the greenskeepers and greens crew out here. They did an incredible job keeping this golf course in spectacular shape. Thank you very much for your continuous hard work every single day out here to keep this championship the way it needed to be. Hats off to you.
What it means. I haven’t really let it sunk in yet. Tonight I want all of you guys somehow, I want you guys to touch this trophy because I want you to experience what this feels like for me. You were a part of this journey this week, and I want you to be a part of it for the after party.
MIKE TIRICO: All right, the after party is funded by Bryson. Ladies and gentlemen, 2024 and now two-time United States Open champion, Bryson DeChambeau.