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Professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau struggled at the Open Championship this year. However, the reigning U.S. Open champion is keeping a positive attitude following his disappointing appearance in Scotland.
“Thanks for all the amazing support this week at The Open. Wasn't the outcome I was looking for but we'll be back stronger next time. Love you guys,” DeChambeau said on X, formerly Twitter.
DeChambeau bowed out after missing the cut at +9. He was far from the only star to miss the Open Championship cut. He was joined by Rory McIlroy, Cam Smith, Wyndham Clark, Viktor Hovland among others. Even Tiger Woods was sent packing early. Woods later confirmed his next start to be the Hero World Challenge in December.
The 152nd Open Championship is moving on to the final round Sunday. The tournament has provided plenty of fireworks thus far, as South Korean golfer Si Woo Kim made history Saturday with a hole-in-one on the 17th hole.
Bryson DeChambeau struggled at the Open Championship
DeChambeau just could not find his footing at Royal Troon. The 30-year-old dealt with some strong Scottish winds like the rest of the field. But unlike the rest of the field, DeChambeau was unable to take advantage of the holes needed to stay afloat, particularly on the front nine.
It is certainly a disappointing ending for DeChambeau, who won the U.S. Open earlier this year.
The LIV golfer has not done so well in the past at The Open. His best finish at the event is a tie for eighth place, during the 2022 tournament.
During his other five appearances, he missed the cut twice and finished 33rd, 51st and 60th.
He has obviously fared much better in the other majors. Not only does he have two wins at the U.S. Open, but DeChambeau finished second in the PGA Championship this year. He also tied for sixth at this year's Masters.
The two-time major winner admitted that Royal Troon is a challenge he hasn't figured out yet how to master.
“It’s a completely different test. I didn’t get any practice in it, and I didn’t really play much in the rain,” DeChambeau said following his first round. “It’s a difficult test out here. Something I’m not familiar with. I never grew up playing it, and not to say that that’s the reason; I finished eighth at St Andrews [at the 2022 Open]. I can do it when it’s warm and not windy.”
The tournament looks wide open with Irish golfer Shane Lowry holding a slight lead. DeChambeau, with his U.S. Open victory, will get his chance again next year to go out and win his first Claret Jug.
