DeChambeau Expresses Confusion Over PGA Championship Performance After Second Place Finish

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Bryson DeChambeau was puzzled by his inability to capitalise on his chance to contend for the PGA Championship title. Despite briefly leading during the third round, he finished second, five shots behind Scottie Scheffler. DeChambeau, who has two major wins but none at the PGA Championship, struggled to comprehend his performance at Quail Hollow.

DeChambeau expressed his frustration, saying, "I felt like I had the game to win this week and the golf course suited me pretty well. Missed a few putts coming down the stretch and got a little unlucky in this great game of golf. It kind of is what it is." He acknowledged that while he drove well, some breaks didn't favour him.

The 31-year-old golfer noted that this was the second consecutive major where he felt he could win, having finished T6 at The Masters. He mentioned leading after 16 holes in the third round but failing to maintain momentum. DeChambeau plans to work on being more precise with wind conditions and hopes to bring improvements for the US Open.

Jon Rahm also faced disappointment as he struggled in the final round. Rahm ended eighth on four-under after sharing the lead with three birdies across four holes from the eighth. However, dropping five shots over the last three holes cost him dearly.

Rahm reflected on his experience, stating it was challenging to accept his final-round collapse. "It was really close. It's been a while since I had that much fun on a golf course," he said. Despite his disappointment, Rahm found positives in his performance and aims to learn from this experience for future tournaments.

The Spanish golfer would have been the first from his country to win the PGA Championship, completing a significant milestone in his career Grand Slam pursuit. Rahm has previously overturned deficits to win titles like the 2021 US Open and 2023 Masters.

He shared insights into handling pressure: "I think it's the first time I've been in position to win a major that close and haven't done it." Rahm acknowledged feeling embarrassed about how he finished but emphasised moving forward positively.

"I always like to go back a little bit on something that Charles Barkley likes to remind basketball players all the time," Rahm said. He highlighted that playing golf professionally is an incredible opportunity and stressed focusing on learning from setbacks rather than dwelling on them.

Both DeChambeau and Rahm are determined to improve their performances in upcoming tournaments like the US Open, drawing lessons from their experiences at Quail Hollow.