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DeChambeau Seeks to Overcome Major Championship Struggles at U.S. Open

Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open champion, aims to bounce back from recent major championship struggles after missing the cut at the Masters and PGA Championship. Despite his difficulties in majors this season, his strong LIV performances—including two wins and improved ball striking and short game metrics—suggest potential for a strong showing.




Quick Facts
Who
Bryson DeChambeau
What
Competing in U.S. Open
When
2026 U.S. Open
Where
U.S. Open
- Competing in U.S. Open
- Won U.S. Open twice
- Missed cut at Masters
- Missed cut at PGA Championship
- Recorded two victories on LIV
Bryson DeChambeau enters the U.S. Open having won the event twice, most recently in 2024 and previously in 2020, but faces renewed pressure after a difficult stretch in major championships this season. The two-time U.S. Open champion has struggled to maintain consistency in majors, missing the cut at both the Masters and PGA Championship. His major championship woes have centered on losses around the greens, where he surrendered more than 7.1 strokes, and on approach shots, where he lost 1.3 strokes.
In contrast to his major championship struggles, DeChambeau has delivered strong results on the LIV circuit this season, recording two victories and four additional top-11 finishes. His work on LIV has shown measurable improvement in key areas, gaining 0.22 strokes per round with his short game and 1.19 strokes per round with his ball striking. These gains suggest that the fundamentals of his game have improved, providing optimism heading into the U.S. Open.
Historically at Shinnecock Hills, where the U.S. Open was last held in 2018, DeChambeau finished tied for 25th. In that event, he gained more than 5.4 strokes with his putting but again lost strokes on approach shots and around the greens. As DeChambeau prepares for this week's tournament, his technical improvements on LIV will be tested against the major championship environment. Observers suggest that beyond his ball striking and short game, his mental resilience will be critical to his success at the U.S. Open.
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Why This Matters
DeChambeau's comeback narrative at the U.S. Open carries weight for both golf enthusiasts and betting audiences: a two-time champion with documented statistical improvements in critical areas (short game, ball striking) tests whether LIV performance translates to major championship success, while his major slump raises questions about mental pressure and course-specific execution that shape tournament outcomes.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 2018
WireDeChambeau finishes T25 at Shinnecock Hills U.S. Open
Jan 1, 2020
WireDeChambeau wins U.S. Open for first time
Jan 1, 2024
WireDeChambeau wins U.S. Open for second time
Jun 18, 2026
WireArticle published ahead of U.S. Open