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Pantomime villain Bryson DeChambeau ends his Open with a whimper | Sean Ingle

Pantomime villain Bryson DeChambeau ends his Open with a whimper | Sean Ingle

Summary

Bryson DeChambeau struggled in the final round of the Open at Royal Birkdale, falling behind the leaders and ultimately having a triple-bogey seven on the 11th hole after hitting into difficult rough and taking a penalty. Despite a strong fan following and a positive start, he was unable to keep pace with the leaders, and his chance of winning ended before the final holes.

Key Facts

  • Bryson DeChambeau was four shots behind the clubhouse leader with eight holes left in the final round of the Open.
  • He had not made a birdie all day during this round.
  • On the 11th hole, his drive went into thick rough, and after a series of poor shots and a penalty, he scored a triple-bogey seven.
  • The penalty involved a one-shot penalty and returning to the original spot by golf cart because his ball was declared unplayable.
  • Fans remained mostly supportive throughout the round, cheering DeChambeau despite his difficulties.
  • DeChambeau had been involved in a previous two-shot penalty controversy on Friday but still had a strong fan presence.
  • He spent the week filming content for his YouTube channel instead of practicing on the Open course.
  • Cameron Young and Scottie Scheffler were leading earlier in the round as DeChambeau struggled to match their pace.
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