It’s just frustrating. But at the end of the day, I’m playing good golf and I can’t be too upset about that. I’m in contention in all these majors, it’s a good thing for me and I’m excited for the future.
Meanwhile, Jon Rahm, who started the final round just one shot off the lead, saw his challenge fade with a closing 72 that left him in a share of fifth place on four under par.
It’s a tough one to swallow, Rahm said. I felt like I was playing really good golf the front nine. Just things didn’t go my way on the back nine. It’s hard to explain. I’ve got to look back and see what happened, but I’m sure I made a couple of mistakes.
Rahm, who won the US Open last year, was looking to add a second major title to his collection but was ultimately disappointed with his final round performance.
It’s tough, it’s a tough pill to swallow, he said. But at least I’m putting myself in these positions. I’m giving myself a chance. That’s all you can ask for. Hopefully next time I can make a couple more putts and get it done.
Despite the disappointment, both DeChambeau and Rahm will take positives from their performances and look to build on them in future tournaments.
But I’ll take a couple of days off, regroup, and get back at it. Gotta keep pushing forward and learning from experiences like this. It’s all part of the process.”