US Open: Box office Bryson DeChambeau receives mid-round physiotherapy in woods – then muscles into lead

TFD – Bryson DeChambeau electrified the crowd at Pinehurst No. 2 with a stellar third-round performance, taking a three-stroke lead in the US Open. The LIV Golf star’s impressive play has him poised for a second US Open title, captivating fans and silencing critics with his extraordinary skills on the course.

The hot Pinehurst No. 2 course in North Carolina was transformed into an unplanned theater for the thunderous, fist-pumping DeChambeau show on Saturday, as the American opened up a three-stroke lead with an impressive third round performance.

After storming to a six-shot triumph at Winged Foot Golf Club in New York in 2020, the in-form LIV Golf star made six birdies his way to a three-under 67, the second-best score of the round, and moved one step closer to a second US Open championship.

“Impressive. Made a lot of amazing putts today, I’ll tell you that,” DeChambeau, the runner-up at the PGA Championship and tied for sixth place at the Masters, said to reporters.

“Tomorrow, it’s the same quote I’ve said all week: Trying to have boring golf. Middle of the greens never move, so I am going to try and hit a lot of the greens, give myself some good looks on some holes and two-putt a lot.”

The same remark I’ve been saying all week will be repeated tomorrow: “Trying to have boring golf.” I’m going to attempt to hit a lot of greens, give myself some excellent looks on some holes, and two-putt a lot because the middle of the greens never move.

The Californian’s enthusiastic responses to shots captivated those behind the ropes right away, igniting their interest. Although some golf fans formerly denigrated him, DeChambeau, whose own YouTube channel continues to gain subscribers, has accepted his new position as a fan favorite.

After one of many booming tee drives, the 30-year-old paused his walk down the third fairway to sign autographs, yet the most personal interaction would follow at the 13th tee box. DeChambeau, considering which club to play for, playedfully asked the crowd not to jeer him when he decided not to drive the 368-yard par four.

When questioned about the support from the fans, DeChambeau said, “I can’t thank them enough.” It was auspicious. They really infuriated me.

He later said, “Looking back, the landscape was very different, just three years ago.” My attempt was to present my true self to all. There were many things I could have done better, and I didn’t do it the right way.

“I have the good fortune to be surrounded by an amazing team that will guide me towards success in social media, content creation, and overall life philosophy.

“Those combination of things have allowed me to not only have a new perspective but an opportunity to show myself in a different light and to entertain the fans out there on the golf course.”

The hole perfectly captured DeChambeau’s day at the box office. The American’s subsequent swing was so captivating that he almost holed out after his tee ball went into a bunker.

Even at the 16th hole, when a costly roll back off the green resulted in a double bogey, DeChambeau made up ground right away by birdieing the subsequent par-three.

Finally, just before the eleventh hole in the woods, there was a little mid-round physical treatment session that was approved by the PGA Tour. According to DeChambeau, the reason for the intervention was hip discomfort, which had been a problem for a “long time.”

“I haven’t really had time to rest like I want to because I’ve been playing a lot of good golf lately and trying to finish my house,” he stated.

I’ve been pushing myself a little bit, so that’s what will happen,” However, I have an excellent team at my disposal to assist with certain fixes.

As McIlroy pursues, Scheffler remains in the “mental torture chamber.”

World No. 3 Rory McIlroy is three strokes down in a three-way sharing of second place and is still very much in the running to break his ten-year wait for a fifth major championship.

McIlroy told reporters, “I love the test that Pinehurst is presenting.” You must pay close attention to each and every shot that is being made. It is the ideal experience for a U.S. Open.

Matthieu Pavon, a major candidate who surprised everyone by winning the January PGA Tour and becoming the first Frenchman to win on the tour, matched the Northern Irishman’s third round 69.

For me, it has been an amazing adventure, Pavon said to reporters.

“I simply enjoy competing here. It’s great to be here, and I’m just an ordinary man.

American Patrick Cantlay, who shot even-par 70 and is looking to add a significant victory to his eight PGA Tour victories, is tied with McIlroy and Pavon at four under.

The world number one shot a one-over 71, which sent him much farther down the leaderboard and all but ended any chance that Scottie Scheffler would live up to his pre-tournament hype.

The 27-year-old began play on Thursday with the same score and, despite improving, cut an unusually irritated figure en way to a second round 74 that was just enough to make the cut. His dissatisfaction continued into the weekend.

Reporters were told by Scheffler, “Another frustrating day.” I felt like I played a lot better today than I did on the score.

“I find it really difficult to read these greens. I thought I struck it very good on a few of my putts today. They were not moving in the direction I had anticipated when I looked up.

With five wins in eight starts heading into Pinehurst, it has been a season of historic dominance for Scheffler, but the reigning Masters champion made a rare slice of unwanted history after he was unable to birdie the final hole.

Scheffler fired 71 in his third round to become the first player in his 120-event PGA Tour career to shoot four straight rounds over par. Scheffler had previously closed with a two-over 74 at last week’s Memorial Tournament, though he did so with the disclaimer that he won the tournament.

Scheffler is currently six strokes behind the group in tied-ninth place, and he has to put on a spectacular comeback to continue his record of three straight top-10 performances at the major.

“Golf, especially the U.S. Open, can be a mental torture chamber at times,” he remarked.

Wouldn’t be gauging what’s excellent at the moment by me. At best rather mediocre at the moment,” he continued.