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Matt Cradock

'He Was Very Rushed And You Could Tell He Was Anxious' - Sports Psychologist On Rory McIlroy’s US Open Finish

Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a par putt at the 18th hole during the US Open.

Sunday evening of the 124th US Open proved to be one of the most dramatic and thrilling finishes in Major history, as Bryson DeChambeau claimed a one shot victory over Rory McIlroy after the latter missed two putts inside four-feet on the 16th and 18th holes during the final round.

To be fair to DeChambeau, he had to make a stunning up-and-down at the 72nd hole to pick up his second Major scalp, but it was very much the case of the one that got away for McIlroy, as he was denied a first Major title in over 10 years.

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