Golf-DeChambeau wins U.S. Open as McIlroy's major misery continues

FILE PHOTO: Jun 15, 2024; Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA; Bryson DeChambeau hits from the native area on the 18th fairway during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

(Reuters) -Bryson DeChambeau came out on top in a dramatic final round, back nine battle with Rory McIlroy to win the U.S. Open by one shot on Sunday as the Northern Irishman's major misery continued at Pinehurst resort in North Carolina.

Poised to end a decade long major drought, McIlroy collapsed at the finish with bogey's on three of his final four holes, including a heart-breaker at the 18th where he missed from inside four feet.