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Greatest Showman

Bryson DeChambeau’s U.S. Open win revealed something about him. So did the moments afterward.

By: James Colgan

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Balls
Bryson DeChambeau hits a bunker shot at the U.S. Open.

Buy the golf balls Bryson DeChambeau used for his U.S. Open win

Check out the golf balls (and the unique test for them) Bryson DeChambeau used to win the U.S. Open at Pinehurst.
Gear
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States pulls a club from his bag alongside caddie Gregory Bodine as they stand on the 18th fairway during the second round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 14, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Winner’s bag: Bryson DeChambeau’s gear at the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst

Take a look at the equipment setup Bryson DeChambeau used to tackle the tough conditions at Pinehurst and win the 2024 U.S. Open.
Gear
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States hits a tee shot on the fifth hole during the final round of the 124th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 16, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Bryson DeChambeau’s golf clubs, golf ball: What he uses

Bryson DeChambeau’s current gear configurations include a driver designed for the long-drive circuit and single-length, 3D-printed irons.
Apparel
Cameron Smith Original Penguin Pete's Flash Cards Polo

That’s the spirit! Cam Smith’s polo celebrates libations of all kinds. Here’s how to buy it

On Saturday at the U.S. Open, Cameron Smith’s Original Penguin polo resembled a periodic table of spirits. Here’s how to buy it.
Accessories
Tiger Woods reacts to a putt at the U.S. Open; heat map of 16th green

What makes Pinehurst No. 2’s greens so diabolical? These heat maps reveal all

What makes Pinehurst No. 2’s greens so diabolical? These GolfLogix heat maps tell the story of their difficulty.
Wedges
PIng S159 wedges fitting app

Curious about wedge bounce and grinds? This app can help

Ping’s Web Fit wedge app makes it easier than ever to narrow down your options to find the best bounce and grind combinations for your game.
Drivers
titleist gt2 driver

Patrick Cantlay, Adam Scott switch to trendy driver at U.S. Open

Two big names opted to switch drivers at Pinehurst No. 2. The club is question has turned into a popular option overnight.
Tournaments
Pro golfer rests foot on Travelers Championship tee marker

2024 Travelers Championship: How to watch, TV coverage, streaming info, tee times

How to watch the 2024 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands, including full Travelers TV coverage, streaming info and more.
News
Rory McIlroy grabs his head after missing short putt on 18 to lose 2024 U.S. Open

Brandel Chamblee sharply criticizes Rory McIlroy’s putting ‘routine’ after U.S. Open loss

Shortly after Rory McIlroy’s two missed putts lost him the 2024 U.S. Open. Brandel Chamblee sharply criticized McIlroy’s putting “routine.”
News
Pro golfer Tom Kim plays tee shot at 2024 U.S. Open

2024 Travelers Championship odds: 3-time Tour winner is our long shot in Connecticut

The 2024 Travelers Championship odds are here, and we’re picking a three-time PGA Tour winner as our long shot.
News
Seen & Heard Pinehurst Sunday

Inside Bryson’s U.S. Open genius, Rory’s soul-crushing defeat | Seen and Heard at Pinehurst

Get an inside look at the GOLF team’s Sunday experience on the ground at Pinehurst No. 2, host of the 2024 U.S. Open.
News
Bryson DeChambeau

How 19 shots and just 31 minutes decided the U.S. Open

For a riveting half hour at Pinehurst, the U.S. Open was an absolute rollercoaster. Here’s what it looked and felt like on the ground.
News
Rory mcilroy leaving the Pinehurst clubhouse after us open on sunday

Inside the tense moments after Rory McIlroy’s calamitous U.S. Open defeat

Rory Mcllroy bogeyed three of his last four holes to lose the U.S Open in heartbreaking fashion. Here’s what happened next.
News
bryson dechambeau screams in exhaltation at the u.s. open in striped shirt

The real Bryson DeChambeau emerged after the U.S. Open cameras went off

Bryson DeChambeau’s U.S. Open triumph changed the course of golf history. But what came after was all the more interesting.
Bunker Shots
bryson dechambeau hits bunker shot on the 18th hole at pinehurst no. 2

Bryson DeChambeau says this is the ‘most important thing’ on bunker shots

In today’s edition of Play Smart, two-time U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau explains the secret to controlling your distance from bunkers.
Instruction
bryson dechambeau swings driver during the 2024 u.s. open

Bryson DeChambeau fixed his swing with this state-of-the-art tech

Bryson DeChambeau’s swing wasn’t where he wanted it heading into the U.S. Open. Data from Sportxbox AI helped him fix that.
Driving
ludvig aberg swings driver during the 2024 u.s. open

The subtle power move Ludvig Aberg uses to generate insane speed

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we explain the subtle move Ludvig Aberg uses during his downswing to generate power.
Rules
Richard Mansell, rules official

Seeking rules help to make U.S. Open cut, pro receives 5-word joke

Richard Mansell, fighting to make the U.S. Open cut at Pinehust Friday, received rules counsel from an official. He also got some humor.
Instruction
Pro golfer high-fives child at Masters Par-3 Contest

10 things I learned from playing golf with my dad

On this Father’s Day, GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel shares some of the fun things she learned from playing golf with her dad.
Rules
bryson dechambeau playing his second shot in first round of u.s. open

‘I used the rules’: Bryson DeChambeau explains flukey U.S Open break that led to birdie

After blocking a tee shot into the sandy scrub at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst, Bryson DeChambeau put the Rules of Golf to work.
Short Game
Every amateur hopes to spin their wedge shots like a pro does. So GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trillium Rose shares three hacks to help

3 easy hacks to spin your wedges like a pro, per a top teacher

Every amateur hopes to spin their wedge shots like a pro does. So GOLF Top 100 Teacher Trillium Rose shares three hacks to help.
Travel
Jeffersonville Golf Club in Norristown, Pa.

A public Ross gem and more: The 3 favorite courses our writers played last month

At GOLF.com, writing about the sport you love is our job. So is playing it. Here are three courses we stumbled upon (and loved) last month.
Travel
Oakmont, Shinnecock, Pebble Beach and Winged Foot will host the next four U.S. Opens.

U.S. Open future venues: Here’s where the national championship is headed through 2051 (!!!)

All but four U.S. Opens through 2051 have venues selected. Here’s where golf’s national championship is headed.
Travel
The 14th hole at Mid Pines

What’s the most underrated/best value course in the Pinehurst area?

There’s a ton of good golf in the Pinehurst, N.C., area, home to this week’s U.S. Open. Here are some options to put on your radar.
Travel
An aerial view of Oakmont.

Here’s how to get tickets to the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club

Think it’s too early to plan for the 2025 U.S. Open? Tickets for the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont are already on sale.
Travel
A photo of the par-3 6th hole at Pinehurst No. 2 during the 2024 U.S. Open

Pinehurst No. 2 price: What it costs to play the iconic U.S. Open venue

Pinehurst No. 2, one of the best courses in the world, is hosting this week’s U.S. Open, but you can play it too. Here’s what that will cost.
Travel
The 18th green at Pinehurst No. 2.

What it costs to play all 11 courses at Pinehurst (hint: it’s complicated)

Because the fees are bundled into stay-and-play packages, calculating costs can be as complicated as reading Pinehurst’s greens.
Travel
Pros warm up on the range (a.k.a. The Cradle) at Pinehurst Resort on Tuesday.

The must-play course at Pinehurst Resort is hidden this week

There’s no shortage of good golf at Pinehurst Resort, but arguably the most fun course on property is hiding in plain sight this week.
Food
a plate of mac and cheese served on a dark table

The secret to making masterful mac and cheese, according to a golf-club chef

Chris Ferrier, the executive chef at Lansdowne Resort, shares his method to making this delectable, cheesy-pasta favorite.
Lifestyle
five fathers day gifts to buy for yourself

10 awesome golf gifts to buy yourself for Father’s Day

It’s time for golf dads everywhere to celebrate Father’s Day by buying a gift for themselves. We picked 10 great options.
Lifestyle
DJ McClellan

How this turf education program is helping solve one of golf’s hidden problems

Golf-course superintendents say that labor is the industry’s biggest challenge. A new work-study program aims to remedy that.
Lifestyle
cottie Scheffler of the United States plays an approach shot from the 16th fairway during a practice round prior to the U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort on June 11, 2024 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

U.S. Open betting guide: 6 picks our gambling expert loves this week

The 2024 U.S. Open begins on Thursday at Pinehurst No. 2. Here are 6 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too!
Lifestyle
Martin Kaymer

2024 U.S. Open expert picks to win, sleepers to watch at Pinehurst 

The GOLF.com staff makes picks to win and finds sleepers to watch for this week’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.
Lifestyle
Harry Higgs

2024 U.S. Open sleeper picks to watch: Who might break out at Pinehurst

The GOLF.com staff makes its sleeper selections for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst following Wyndham Clark’s victory last year.
Lifestyle
Scottie Scheffler

2024 U.S. Open picks to win: Here’s who our staff is betting on at Pinehurst

The GOLF.com staff makes its picks to win for this week’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst following Wyndham Clark’s victory in 2023.

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