Bryson DeChambeau enjoyed a stunning finish to The Open at Royal Portrush, where Scottie Scheffler has been the standout player once more.
DeChambeau wanted to go home after his first round of The Open on Thursday, in which he shot a seven-over 78.
But the LIV Golf icon quickly recovered from that nightmare in round two, with DeChambeau carding a 65 to make the cut.
The American continued with a 68 in round three, and finished with a fantastic 64 to end his tournament on nine-under.
But he was still well behind leader Scheffler when his Sunday concluded, with the world number one rapidly extending his four-shot lead as his final round progressed.
Bryson DeChambeau shares what Scottie Scheffler was like in college golf
A much better start to the week from his fellow American DeChambeau could have made for more intriguing viewing on Sunday, but unfortunately it wasn’t meant to be.
And while he continued his dominance at Royal Portrush, Scheffler received big praise from DeChambeau, who said on Sky Sports Golf after his final round: “I will tell you in college he was a good player, but not quite that good! I beat him quite a bit and he has stepped up his game for sure.
“It’s impressive to watch. He is setting a benchmark that we all aspire to be at and I have got to work a lot harder on my game.”
Before his hugely successful career, two-time major winner DeChambeau was at college at Southern Methodist University, while three-time winner Scheffler played collegiate golf at the University of Texas.
Bryson DeChambeau shares honest assessment of his week at The Open
Scheffler was warned The Open wasn’t won just before he started his final round, but he has very quickly managed to put any concerns to bed.
He deserves endless credit for his efforts on the golf course lately, with the 16-time PGA Tour winner looking unstoppable at this moment in time.
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Yet another win and another major championship is imminent at The Open, a tournament he has yet to conquer.
The same can be said of DeChambeau, who has historically struggled in links golf, with such struggles very evident in his first round.
But his determination and fighting spirit were on display as the week progressed, with DeChambeau saying of his tournament: “It was a very emotional week from the get-go.
“Feeling like my game was right there and all of a sudden it not being there. Not really playing badly but things not going my way. That is links golf for you.
“The second round I did not play much differently and I shot 13 shots different. That is just a testament to what golf is and how difficult it can be.
“For me personally it was nice to be able to hold myself under the pressure and say that I am going to fight for every shot.
“That is what I did the second round, the third round I could have had another seven under, the final round I am proud of how I played today.
“Left a couple of shots out there but I am not begging for more. Played pretty well, I just wish I could have that first day back.”
And discussing the crowds at Royal Portrush who cheered the entertainer on, he noted: “It has been fantastic.
“They have made it feel like a second home to me. I could not be more appreciative of them and look forward to being back here sometime soon.”
DeChambeau treated fans to a stunning shot in practice at Royal Portrush, with his entertaining nature also deserving huge praise once more.
He has undoubtedly helped raise the profile of the game with his actions on and off the course, and has grown an immense fan base all over the world in the process.
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