Bryson DeChambeau made a significant move during the third round of the US Open at Pinehurst No. 2. He managed to separate himself from the rest of the competitors with a strong performance on the back nine. Despite a bogey on the fourth hole, he bounced back with two birdies on the front nine. DeChambeau continued his strong play on the back nine by birdieing three of the first five holes, giving him a four-stroke lead at one point.
Although he faced a setback with a double-bogey on the 16th hole, DeChambeau quickly recovered with a birdie on the 17th and a par on the 18th to finish the round at 3-under and 7-under for the tournament. His closest competitor, Ludvig Aberg, fell behind after a triple-bogey on the 13th hole, leaving him five strokes behind DeChambeau heading into the final round.
Other players in contention include Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, and Matthieu Pavon, who are all three shots back. Hideki Matsuyama and Aberg are tied for fifth at 2-under. Collin Morikawa had the lowest score of the day with a bogey-free 66, putting him seven shots back at even par.
DeChambeau’s strategy for the final round is simple: “Fairways, greens, two-putt.” If he succeeds, he will secure his second US Open title and become the second player to win a major since joining LIV Golf, following in the footsteps of Brooks Koepka.
DeChambeau previously won the US Open in 2020 at Winged Foot, marking his first major victory. As the final round approaches, all eyes will be on DeChambeau as he looks to maintain his lead and clinch another prestigious title. His consistent performance and strategic approach make him a strong contender for the championship.