Bryson DeChambeau Eyes Second Major Win at 2024 U.S. Open

Bryson DeChambeau, fresh from a rollercoaster ride through the golf season that saw him falter at LIV Golf Houston after a near-victorious performance at the PGA Championship, is sharpening his clubs for another major challenge at this week’s U.S. Open. His remarkable effort at Valhalla, where he carded a dazzling 20-under par, demonstrated that DeChambeau’s game could very well sync with the rigors of Pinehurst, a course known for demanding precision and rewarding strategic ball-striking.

This isn’t DeChambeau’s first dance at Pinehurst, but it is his inaugural US Open on its storied fairways. The venue, with its deep-rooted history and reputation as a ‘ball striker’s paradise,’ could play into DeChambeau’s hands, given his status as one of the game’s premier strikers. He confidently shared, “My game’s in a pretty good spot. Although last week wasn’t my best, the momentum I carry into this week feels right. Pinehurst requires a disciplined approach, focusing on hitting the center of the greens. That’s my strategy to navigate its challenges."

His only major triumph to date came at the 2020 US Open, and replicating that feat will demand a fusion of his technical prowess and mental resilience. The US Open’s unforgiving layout is a crucible that tests even the most skilled, making DeChambeau’s preparations crucial as he aims to conquer it once more.

The stakes are heightened by the fact that a victory here could also bolster the credentials of LIV Golf in the majors circuit. With Brooks Koepka being the sole LIV golfer to clinch a major since the tour’s inception—his win at the 2023 PGA Championship—DeChambeau is well aware of the opportunity to etch his and LIV’s name deeper into major championship lore.

As the tournament approaches, DeChambeau and Koepka find themselves pegged at +1600 odds to win. These odds reflect not just the challenge ahead but also the belief in their capacity to emerge victorious against a field of the world’s best golfers, under the intense spotlight and exacting conditions that Pinehurst is sure to provide. As the greens of Pinehurst await, all eyes will be on DeChambeau to see if he can turn his ‘good mojo’ into a major triumph.

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