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

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.