Bryson DeChambeau reveals whether he feels his bunker shot at the last was the best of his career so far

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Bryson DeChambeau has revealed whether his bunker shot on the 18th at Pinehurst was the best of his career after the American claimed his second US Open victory.

The LIV Golf star edged out Rory McIlroy by one shot after the Northern Irishman stuttered coming down the stretch. A missed putt on the 18th proved fatal to the four-time major champion, who now must wait till next month’s Open to end his ten-year wait for his fifth major title.

McIlroy would’ve fancied his chances of a playoff after DeChambeau’s second shot found the greenside bunker on the 72nd hole.

But, a superb bunker shot saw the American get up and down and claim his second US Open title.

Bryson DeChambeau shares view on ‘best shot’ of his life

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Speaking to the media after his second major win, DeChambeau claimed the lengthy bunker shot was the best of his life.

“I can’t believe that up and down,” he explained. “That was probably the best shot of my life. I landed it pretty much how I wanted to land it.”

DeChambeau also suggested his win is the highlight of his career to date.

He added: “I remembered Payne’s putt and how it broke up there, and I know that it was huge to get up and down to win this prestigious championship, which would be the highlight of my life. I still can’t believe it; it’s unbelievable.”

One of the greatest shots in the history of the game

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All amateur golfers, and most professionals, dread lengthy bunker shots. If you had asked DeChambeau what his least favourite shot would be on the 72nd hole of a major championship, a 50-yard bunker shot would’ve been his answer.

To deliver in the manner that he did under that sort of pressure, there’s no doubt the American’s third shot on Sunday will go down as one of the all-time greats.

It’s not quite in the ‘Tiger Woods on the 16th at Augusta’ level, but the skill and strength of mind required puts the 30-year-old’s effort right up there.

It was a simply remarkable final round and performance from DeChambeau that won’t be forgotten any time soon.