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Jonny Leighfield

Rory McIlroy's Downfall And Bryson DeChambeau's Genius At The US Open - Described By The Man Who Had A Front Row Seat To It All

Matthieu Pavon (right) looks on next to Bryson DeChambeau.

Amidst all the noise around Bryson DeChambeau picking up a second US Open title and Rory McIlroy's shocking collapse late on Sunday, Matthieu Pavon recorded his best ever finish at a Major championship via a fifth-place result.

The Frenchman was always in the frame for the biggest prize, if not a little to the side after a tricky front nine in the final round, and maintained his unflappable composure to secure a top-five at Pinehurst No.2 - achieved while two household names were going toe-to-toe moments apart.

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