Bryson DeChambeau hit tied for the worst round of the day at LIV Golf Korea, just one stroke outside of the playoffs.
DeChambeau started Thursday in South Korea with a round of 5-under 65 and appeared to be on track to defend last year’s title.
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Unfortunately, his momentum stalled on Saturday. DeChambeau made four bogeys in the third round and fell down the rankings.
In the end, he left himself with too much work to do in the final race in Busan.
Bryson DeChambeau reacts to his performance at LIV Golf Korea
DeChambeau had five birdies in the first 11 holes to give himself a chance. However, his hopes ended when he suffered a bogey on the 12th hole. Another birdie meant he finished one stroke ahead of Taylor Gooch and eventual champion Joaquin Niemann.
Speaking after the round, DeChambeau suggested a familiar problem had crept in.
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“There were times when I felt great and times when it leaked out a little bit. I had my ‘A’ game in the 11th inning and pushed it right in the 12th. That’s one of the things I’ve been trying to fix all year. There’s still work to do, but push a little bit in the 18th. I gave myself some chances, but today wasn’t my day,” he said.
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Team win softens blow for Bryson DeChambeau
There was good news for DeChambeau in the team game. The Crushers won by three strokes over OKGC.
Charles Howell III tied for eighth in Korea, as did Travis Smith. Smith was drafted to replace Paul Casey, who was suffering from a wrist injury.
Although Anirban Lahiri ended the tournament with just two overs, it was a good week for the Crushers.
And DeChambeau suggested the team’s results were a positive sign.
“Yeah, it’s great. You can see how hard the guys have worked, not only this week but leading up to this week. We’ve been practicing and we all wanted to do our best. And even though we didn’t achieve it individually, we were able to get the win as a team. I’m proud of them,” he said.
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DeChambeau was frustrated by the shots he pushed in key moments, but it felt like another step in the right direction for the two-time U.S. Open champion.
Admittedly, the two wins earlier this season didn’t put him in a good position as the majors approached. DeChambeau missed out on both the Masters and the PGA Championship.
But it looks like he’s heading to Sinek Hills with plenty of faith. And after such a disappointing season in the majors so far, he will be desperate to prove a real point.
