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He’s been Bryson DeChambeau’s caddie for a career-altering run. He’s also been processing a tragedy

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Greg Bodine’s hands quivered and his voice trembled. A cluster of his bottom eyelashes temporarily supported a teardrop before it cascaded down his cheek and onto his caddie bib.

Bryson DeChambeau — Bodine’s boss of 13 months — had just won the U.S. Open for the second time. Bodine had just become a major championship-winning caddie. There was obvious emotion surrounding the result as the 36-year-old looper fielded questions from a small group of reporters on Pinehurst’s 18th green, while DeChambeau accepted his trophy.

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DeChambeau raised the reclaimed piece of hardware over his head. What club did Bryson hit for the winning bunker shot?