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Bryan Armen Graham at Pinehurst

Bryson DeChambeau wins thrilling US Open to leave Rory McIlroy in agony

Bryson DeChambeau pours sand from a bunker into the US Open trophy, after his superb up-and-down approach shot secured the title.
Bryson DeChambeau pours sand from a bunker into the US Open trophy, after his superb up-and-down approach shot secured the title. Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Bryson DeChambeau is a US Open champion for a second time after beating Rory McIlroy by one shot, prolonging the Northern Irishman’s decade-long wait for a fifth major title by at least another month in the most agonising fashion on Sunday at Pinehurst No 2.

The 30-year-old American, one of only a dozen players from the rebel LIV Golf series in the 156-player field, frittered away a three-shot overnight lead before rallying from two strokes down on a dramatic back nine, holding his nerve in a contest of extreme psychological intensity that will leave McIlroy ruing a series of unforced errors in the final reel.

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