After weeks of build up and convincing so many he’d be in the mix to win at Oakmont, Bryson DeChambeau’s US Open effort was over before it ever really got going and it’s once again highlighted a problem in his game.
Despite being one of the very best golfers in the world right now, DeChambeau can’t quite get it right when it comes to the majors.
Yes, he’s already a two-time major champion and nobody can ever take that away from him.
But the very best players in golf continually do the business and crucially, when the pressure is on, they shine brightest.
DeChambeau did prove he can handle such situations back at Pinehurst in 2024, when his stunning bunker shot ensured he saw off Rory McIlroy to win.
However, in 2025, DeChambeau has not been ‘clutch’ and it’s costing him.
Bryson DeChambeau’s big problem in majors comes to light again at the US Open
For all the brilliance we see from Bryson DeChambeau, when it comes to his efforts at winning majors in 2025, there’s been a clear issue for him.
Back in April at The Masters, DeChambeau went out to battle Rory McIlroy head to head but in the end, he could only muster a final round of three over par as his game deserted him.
At the PGA Championship a month later, DeChambeau once again put himself in a good position at three under going into day four, only to be able to muster a final round 70 and let Scottie Scheffler run away with things.
Now, at the US Open, when conditions were tough and it was a true test, DeChambeau failed to even make the cut, finishing at 10 over par for two rounds.
That trend has also been part of his run on LIV Golf, where he was in contention to win four times before blowing each one until he finally prevailed at LIV Korea.
Of course, as someone who is so detailed in his craft and improvement, this is something DeChambeau will be acutely aware of.
But after struggling so badly at Oakmont, this one might end up being more of a mental battle, rather than a skillset issue.
Bryson DeChambeau reacts to his early US Open exit
Everyone knew Oakmont was going to be hard and in the end, 10 over par would have put DeChambeau in the top 30 over four rounds.
Still, it was a disappointing showing really. Given his quality and the fact he’d been out at Oakmont making content for his YouTube channel, you’d have expected him to do better.
Naturally, DeChambeau reacted with class, taking to Instagram to simply state the course had got the better of him.
With just The Open to come now to round off major season, DeChambeau will be hoping for much better at Royal Portrush.
Like Oakmont, it is a unique challenge and one that the American will be keen to overcome.
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