CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Bryson DeChambeau used one term to describe his second-place finish at the PGA Championship: "bewildering."
The power hitter also seemed thrilled to get out of Charlotte and as far away from Quail Hollow's closing three holes known as the Green Mile as he could.
The Green Mile had an impact on me yesterday and somewhat again today – and that’s golf for you," DeChambeau stated. "I have to become more accurate and correct whatever I can to improve my consistency and reach where someone like Scottie (Scheffler) is at presently.
DeChambeau finished the last three holes at Quail Hollow with an score of 4-over par during the weekend rounds and ended up tying for second place along with Harris English and Davis Riley at 6-under 278, trailing Scheffler by five strokes.
DeChambeau described the final holes at Quail Hollow as some of the most challenging he has ever encountered.
On both days of the weekend, he managed to birdie the challenging par-4 15th hole and approached the Green Mile aiming to put pressure on Scheffler.
He never did.
Rather, DeChambeau had to find solace in securing his third top-5 result in the past four major tournaments, which includes his victory at last year's U.S. Open. In his most recent 11 major events, he has achieved seven top-10 placements.
"I’m always thrilled to be in the top five at a major,” DeChambeau stated. “It feels like I’m performing well when I achieve that, but honestly, it’s frustrating not to seal the deal since that was my main objective.”
Next, he aims to secure his third U.S. Open title at Oakmont later this month.
“I’m going to work extremely hard to make that happen," DeChambeau stated.
Riley will accompany him.
Following rounds of 68 and 67 on Friday and Saturday respectively, he finished with a less satisfactory score of 72 but managed to secure a tied-second position, which was undoubtedly his finest showing in a major so far. This result propelled him to 53rd place globally, thereby qualifying him for participation in the U.S. Open.
The top four competitors in the PGA Championship secured a guaranteed entry into the 2026 Masters tournament.
"I'm hoping this will propel me forward so I can become more competitive in some of these major tournaments," Riley stated.
England posted the lowest score of the day, carding a 65 after recording 6-under par over his last 12 holes. This performance featured a birdie at hole number 18, one of only six achieved by players throughout the day.
“I sense that I’ve become a more versatile player overall, and it’s all about aligning every aspect,” English stated regarding several missed cuts during major tournaments earlier in his career. “I need to improve my short game slightly and make my putting more reliable, but I’m very pleased with how solidly I’m striking the ball currently.”
He mentioned this boosts his confidence regarding team selections as the Ryder Cup in September quickly approaches.
“It’s a significant consideration for me,” stated English, who contributed to the U.S. team’s victory in 2021 at Whistling Straits, though he failed to qualify this time around in 2023. "Once you become part of one of those squads at Whistling, missing out subsequently is something you always aim to avoid."
This represents the peak of our sport. It’s always at the front of my thoughts. Yes, I’ve come to vie for victory in an important tournament, and regardless of how things turn out with respect to the Ryder Cup, I’m fully supportive of it. I realize this could make significant progress, yet I also understand that there’s still plenty of golf left to be played, along with continuous improvement and securing strong outcomes.
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