Heartbroken Rory McIlroy flees US Open nightmare minutes after losing as Bryson DeChambeau shows his true colours
dailyrecord.co.ukFloored Rory McIlroy suffered the most agonising defeat of his career before speeding away from Pinehurst minutes after Bryson DeChambeau secured his second major.The Irishman was left bereft as a series of missed putts in the final holes cost him as the American – who has established himself as a fan favourite despite switching to LIV – could barely contain his delight.
And the chastening loss means McIlroy's barren run of 10 years without a major goes on.A stunning stat shows that McIlroy is the first player since the incomparable Jack Nicklaus to finish in the top 10 at seven consecutive US Opens.
But that matters little for a player who became the presumed heir apparent to Tiger Woods when he secured his fourth major in 2014.
There were no post-match comments from the superstar as he jumped into a waiting car after signing off on his scorecard.But winner DeChambeau was more than happy to extol the virtues of his vanquished opponent in a classic ending to a storied competition – adding further weight to his renaissance in the eyes of the public.
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