DeChambeau Roars Back at British Open with Stunning Final Rounds

Golfer’s Comeback Secures Top 10 Finish After Rough Start

Bryson DeChambeau staged a remarkable recovery at the British Open, transforming a disastrous opening round into a tie for 10th place with a spectacular performance over the final 54 holes.

A Tale of Two Halves

After an opening 7-over 78 left DeChambeau seemingly out of contention, he ignited his campaign with a second-round 65, just making the cut. His momentum continued with a third-round 68, culminating in a final-round 64 on Sunday.

His total of 197 over the last three rounds stands as the second-lowest score ever recorded in the final 54 holes of an Open Championship, narrowly trailing Henrik Stenson‘s winning total of 196 in 2016.

Reflecting on his dramatic turnaround, DeChambeau expressed his pride: It was a fun three days. I was really proud of the way I turned it around and gave myself actually some hope. It was a very emotional week. I came in feeling like my game was right there, and all of sudden it was not there.

I was able to hold myself together under the pressure and fight for every shot. I’m super proud of the round I played today. Just wish I could have that 78 back.

English Runner-Up Again to Scheffler

In the championship, Harris English secured a second-place finish, four strokes behind winner Scottie Scheffler. This marks the second major championship this year where English has finished as runner-up to Scheffler.

English shared his perspective: Losing to Scottie twice in two majors, the only guy to beat me at the PGA and this week. I’m playing some good golf. Just need to clean it up a little bit. One of my two goals this year were to make it to the Tour Championship and make that Ryder Cup team, and hopefully I’ve moved myself a little bit closer to that, and hopefully I can get in that top six to lock up a spot.

McIlroy Praises Portrush Venue

Hailing from Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy expressed his strong approval of the Royal Portrush Golf Club as a venue for The Open.

Honestly, I think Portrush has quickly turned into one of the best two or three venues that The Open goes to. Talk to every player this week, and they won’t say one single bad thing about the golf course. Then I just think the way it sets up, from a logistical standpoint, I think the R&A have worked so well with the local government to make sure everything runs smoothly.

It’s only been six years since 2019. I’m not sure Portrush is going to have The Open every six years — that would be nice — but I would obviously love it to keep coming back.

The Open’s return to Northern Ireland was widely lauded, with 97% of surveyed players indicating they would recommend the course, according to a 2019 Royal and Ancient Golf Club survey. This highlights the significant player satisfaction with the Portrush venue.