Rory McIlroy was blasted by NBC pundit Brandel Chamblee after wasting a…..
Rory McIlroy was blasted by NBC pundit Brandel Chamblee after wasting a…..
Rory McIlroy’s Heartbreaking Collapse: Missed Opportunity at the US Open
In a dramatic turn of events at the US Open, Rory McIlroy squandered a prime chance to end his decade-long major drought, leaving golf fans and pundits alike in shock. McIlroy, who had a two-stroke lead with just five holes to play, stumbled with three bogeys, ultimately allowing Bryson DeChambeau to seize the title.
The 35-year-old golf star missed two crucial par putts within four feet, shattering his hopes after rallying from a three-shot overnight deficit. This marks the fourth time McIlroy has finished second in a major since his last victory at the PGA Championship ten years ago.
NBC’s Brandel Chamblee did not hold back in his critique of McIlroy’s performance, delivering a scathing review on air: “I can’t remember a higher quality player coming up smaller in a big moment down the stretch than that.”
McIlroy, clearly distraught, left Pinehurst without acknowledging DeChambeau’s victory. It has now been 3,600 days since McIlroy’s last major win, and his latest setback raises questions about his future in the sport.
In the clubhouse, McIlroy appeared on the verge of tears as he witnessed DeChambeau’s stunning bunker shot and nerve-wracking par putt on the final hole. He declined media interviews and reportedly flew straight home to Florida, bypassing the usual post-tournament protocols.
Sky Sports’ Nick Faldo weighed in, suggesting that the pain of this defeat will linger for McIlroy: “That’s going to haunt Rory for the rest of his life, those two misses.”
In contrast, DeChambeau expressed his admiration for McIlroy in his victory speech: “Rory is one of the best to ever play, and being able to compete against him is pretty special. For him to miss that putt, I never would have wished it on anybody. It just happened to play out that way. He will win multiple more major championships, there is no doubt. That fire in him is going to continue to grow, and I have nothing but respect for how he plays the game of golf.”
DeChambeau admitted feeling the pressure as McIlroy climbed the leaderboard: “When he was two ahead, I was like: ‘Uh oh, uh oh’. But luckily things went my way.”
The golf world now watches and waits to see how McIlroy will respond to this latest crushing defeat. Will he find a way to reclaim his former glory, or will this setback define his career? Only time will tell.
