Bryson DeChambeau, who has suddenly turned himself into a fan favorite, was in a prime position to pick up his second major championship title on Sunday afternoon.
DeChambeau, after a dominant outing on Saturday, entered the final round at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina with a three-shot lead over the field. He carded a 3-under 67 on Saturday, and nearly matched the low round of the day, to nearly run away with the U.S. Open.
Though he started the final round with a clear advantage, it didn't last long. Rory McIlroy — who is still searching for a major championship title after a near-decade drought — quickly matched DeChambeau at 6-under after making back-to-back birdies at the turn.