Bryson DeChambeau finally won his first LIV Golf event on Saturday, shooting a final-round 66 to finish at 23 under par and win by six shots. The victory was a long time coming for DeChambeau, who had been struggling since joining LIV Golf in June 2022. He had never finished better than seventh in any event, and he had missed the cut in two of his previous three starts.
But DeChambeau looked like his old self on Saturday, hitting his driver with authority and making putts when he needed to. He opened the round with four birdies in his first five holes, and he never looked back. He added three more birdies on the back nine, and he closed out the tournament with a par on the 18th hole.
DeChambeau’s victory was a big boost for LIV Golf, which has been criticized for its lack of star power. DeChambeau is one of the biggest names in golf, and his win will help to legitimize the new league. It will also be a confidence boost for DeChambeau, who will be looking to build on this victory in the coming weeks and months.
In addition to the individual title, DeChambeau’s team, the Crushers GC, also won the team event. The Crushers finished at 49 under par, which was six shots better than the second-place team.
“It feels amazing,” DeChambeau said after the win. “I’ve been working really hard, and it’s finally paid off. I’m just so happy to be here.”
“This is a great day for LIV Golf,” said Greg Norman, the CEO of LIV Golf. “Bryson is a global superstar, and his win is a huge statement for our league.”
Analysis:
Bryson DeChambeau’s victory was a major moment for LIV Golf. The league has been criticized for its lack of star power, but DeChambeau is one of the biggest names in golf. His win will help to legitimize the new league, and it will also be a confidence boost for DeChambeau.
DeChambeau’s victory was also significant because it came after a period of struggles. He had not finished better than seventh in any LIV Golf event, and he had missed the cut in two of his previous three starts. However, he looked like his old self on Saturday, hitting his driver with authority and making putts when he needed to.
DeChambeau’s victory is a major step forward for LIV Golf. The league is still in its early stages, but it is starting to attract some of the biggest names in golf. If DeChambeau can continue to play at a high level, he will be a major asset to the league.