The US Open produced one of the most thrilling finishes we have seen in Major history, with Bryson DeChambeau edging out Rory McIlroy by a single stroke following the Northern Irishman’s collapse over the final few holes.
McIlroy had been leading with a handful of holes remaining, but short missed par putts on the 16th and 18th meant a five-under tournament total and, as DeChambeau made an unbelievable up-and-down at the last to fire six-under, the American claimed a second US Open scalp.
Understandably, the news of DeChambeau’s win and McIlroy’s collapse dominated the news but, because of the duo’s battle, there were a number of stories that went unnoticed at Pinehurst No.2.
Several big names were up near the top of the leaderboard and, below, we have picked out some of the underrated stories of the week in North Carolina, with veterans and rookies all performing well at the third men’s Major of 2024.
Xander Continues Impressive US Open Record
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The recently crowned PGA Championship winner had yet another strong showing in a Major, as Xander Schauffele‘s incredible record at US Opens continued at Pinehurst No.2.
Carding rounds of 70, 69, 72 and 68 in North Carolina, the American finished in a tie for seventh alongside fellow countryman, Russell Henley, with Schauffele now finishing inside the top 10 at seven of eight US Opens.
It’s not as if his worst finish is that bad either, as Schauffele produced a tie for 14th in 2022. What’s more, in his last seven Major appearances, he has five top 10s, as well as a T17 and T18 finish, which is arguably the strongest Major record in men’s professional golf right now.
Pavon Moves Up To Career High World Ranking
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Matthieu Pavon’s career has taken off since his victory at the 2023 Open de Espana in October, with the Frenchman securing a PGA Tour card in dramatic circumstances and then winning the Farmers Insurance Open in January of this year.
In addition, he finished in a tie for 12th at the Masters, securing his spot in next year’s event at Augusta National, and then fired a three-under-par tournament total to finish fifth at the US Open.
Pavon has four top 10s in 2024 and his best Major finish at Pinehurst No.2 moves the 31-year-old into a career high World Ranking of 20th. Pavon is…
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