Was the US OPEN the BEST major ever - can Rory win again? 

This US open was the first golf tournament in a while where I was glued to the screen watching every shot absolutely amazing few days of golf

I am 64 years of age and have watched some of the greatest golfers over many years. Times and technology have changed enormously and who knows what some of the greats would be doing on social media today, but there is no doubt that Bryson is bringing golf to the masses via his RU-vid channel. His enthusiasm and passion is infectious and there is no doubt he will encourage more people and youngsters to play golf, about time he was applauded and recognised for what he is doing.

I think y’all missed an opportunity to discuss Bryson’s resilience in his last round. Yes, it’s easy to notice Rory’s collapse, but on a day Bryson’s driver was terrible to his standards, his play around the greens was incredible compared to the field. He had three big moments where he could’ve let the tournament really get away from him, but he rose to the challenge. Obviously the up and down at 18 was something that’ll be remembered for years, but the other two in my mind were equally important for the big picture. The hole where he went over the back of the green and chose to putt it back up the hill and left it very short and sideways, leaving him a long putt that he made was one moment. The other was on #8 where the announcers basically said he was screwed, yet he made an incredible up and down there as well. As much as everyone wants to talk about Rory’s collapse, give Bryson credit. He came in clutch on some very difficult wedge shots and putts.

16:33 Bryson's caddie gave him the confidence to hit that bunker shot. I think Rory doesn't have the ability to take that kind of advice and adjust his mindset in the moment. He is that deep into the pressure and stress of trying to win and be the greatest he can't see past the stress of the moment.

Watching Rory in majors is like watching England play football. The expectations are so high but you are always waiting for mistakes to happen

I was there on Thursday and Sunday. Both guys were getting huge support. Bryson was electric with the crowd, it was awesome. He even high fived my daughter on his way to the first tee on Sunday!

The PGA Championship needs to move back to August.

I think when Bryson was hated not too long ago nobody really knew Bryson they thought he was a spaz at the with all the golf analytics but when he started up his RU-vid channel and you got more of an in-depth look at who Bryson was as a person a lot of people really came around and could relate

First time I watched a whole Sunday round since 2019 masters

Rory should have stayed to congratulate Bryson like Bryson went to shake Schauffle’s hand after he lost by one stroke.

It was a legendary back nine.One of the best majors I’ve ever had the pleasure to watch.Truly epic

People talk about Rory missing 2 shorter putts (Bryson missed one as well), but forget that he made numerous long birdie putts on Sunday that put him in position to win. Ultimately, Bryson made the shots to win. No shame in 2nd place. Jack Nicklaus finished 2nd in majors 19 times!

I watched the podcast earlier and was disappointed in your minimal analysis/review of Bryson Dechambeau's victory. In particular his four rounds. Of course there are two stories here. McIlroy's struggles in particular. But I thought ample time was given there. But Dechambeau won in amazing fashion and his style of play is unique: his driver, iron, putting style. His final round was incredible in that he changed the driver head at the last minute and his scrambling was perfection in an impossible golf course. Truly epic in that regard. Consider reviewing that in detail in your next podcast. His popularity is increasing and all fans would like your takes on that.

One of the greatest US opens, period. For Rory choking and DeChambeau winning/being able to see the Golf Channel analysts with egg on their faces. Also, Rory will get over the major hump.....if he wins the Masters.

It’s not supposed to be comfortable. It’s golf’s hardest test.

Bryson is just a real, genuine nice guy. Huge heart and wants people to like him as he likes the fans.

Best US Open ever. Loved ever minute and icing on the cake with Bryson winning.

Was at the tournament and it was EPIC. Absolutely fantastic tournament

I m sorry for Rory, but congrats to Bryson ... his bunkershot and putt made the win (or Rory's last putt lost it) - both is true! As a mid HC I always miss 3 foot putts 😪 but for a #1 #2 it s tragic ...

this US Open was the best pro tournament I've watched in a long time....watching Cam Smith win The Open was the last really riveting Major for me, and I'd probably have to go back to Adam Scott's Masters win before that

I’m not for LIV only because it tears apart the unity the world of professional golf enjoyed in a disunited world. However, the stupid moral crisis over it and PGA (and Rory) going out of its way to smear the company and vilify it’s members I am equally not for. So frankly, it made me happy to see an LIV guy piss of Rory, the PGA, the comment section and everyone else who took The sanctimonious stance they did against the brand.

A couple years ago Bryson figured it out… He’s an entertainer, just as all professional athletes are. They’re here to entertain the average person.

For me watching this years open was incredible, the course made all the pros look human. I really enjoyed watching them struggle with par like the rest of us mortals.

bryson is a more interesting player. Rory is uppity. Bryson has a sense of humor. he plays with lesser golfers and enjoys the game.

I can't believe Rory bogeied 3 of the last 4 holes. So close but so far away !!! Congrat Bryson, so happy for RU-vid. I feel like this was a win for all of us on RU-vid

No way is Rory more of a legend than the big easy!

Bryson's played with his C game on Sunday,. and still win!! hat off to him!!!!

I love when the best of the best are challenged. I see no point in having the peak test in a sport being easy. This truly identifies those with the best course management and broadest skill set.

Rory played great last Sunday, he made many long putts that he won't make if he hast to do it again. He basically made 2-3 mistakes, but the rest was outstanding. He should not complain with himself. The only big mistake was not congratulating Bryson same Sunday. He should have showed respect to the opponent.

Best Major that I have ever seen was the one on the old course of Troon 2016. Mickelson vs Stenson leaderball on Sunday and they shot 65 - 63. Never experienced a golf round on TV pass by that fast.

I think the course set up was perfect. Rewarded “perfect” shots and punished “so so” shots. That’s what a major should be. Brings in skill, resilience and luck. I love it.

14:30 You never thought Rory would go on and just win because of his major drought, because 3 to 5 footer will have to be holed and because it was Bryson Dechambeau chasing him, with the spectators roaring him on.

Bryson got it done with a 55 yard bunker shot that could have easily gone over the green on 18. Rory was celebrating too soon and did not focus on the putt. Remember Rory thought Bryson was a "circus act" when he left for LIV? BD is a class act and the fans NOW love him. BD feeds off the crowds and we need to see more of him. Rory will recover and be a better player. The healing will be uphill because the media will rip the scab off to remind him he left way too early. The missed putt will be a character builder and recovery will be his owning this and self awareness. Most are not saying this, but Bryson was in a mental state grinding and not get impatient or upset. Rory was in a zone that evaporated last 4 holes and he couldn't wrap his head around the change. Great talk as usual and what a golf course! Cannot wait for The Open in July. I hope Bryson stops by and interviews with you two.

Phil has 6 second places finishes at the US open. If I had to bet I would say Rory will win another major. Rory should have went out and congratulated Bryson on the win. Leaving the way he did was childish. He’s got some growing up to do. When Bryson lost to Xander last month he was the first one to come out and shake his hand and congratulate him. That’s the type of person I want to be the face of my league.

Don't think Rory is winning another major unless he has a 10-shot lead going into Sunday. Even then I would only put it at 70%

All three majors have been great really, pga was super exciting too… let’s keep it going!

Rory watching the last putt drop and going meep-meep wroom straight to the private jet without even shaking Bryson's hand is a big knock to Rory's "holier than thou" image.

Hi guys, sorry to go off "course" but I was just watching a video of you with Tubes and Ange from 3yrs ago and my belief as to why you are the best golf RU-vid is the ease with which you explain how to improve your game. Uncomplicated and simple for us mere mortals. Tez from Oz

This was the first tournament where I watched every second of the leaders all 18 holes of any tournament ever. It was amazing

The Masters is sitting in 3rd place this year after a great PGA and US Open. Can the Open keep it going. Would love to see Bryson win the Open

I had a bet on Bryson, but my heart was with Rory.... 😵‍💫in the end I thought Bryson won it with that last bunker shot and deserved the win. He also gave back to the fans more than anyone else in the competition which I think is great. It would have been interesting to see how different it may have turned out if they had been paired together for the final round, I would have loved to see them head to head 👍

Funny to think that in the same week, I watched Bryson play with kids clubs, dressed up in classic clothing and playing with hickory clubs, and winning the best US Open.

Congratulations on episode # 250. Great content as always.

I can understand why you would assume that pressure was the reason for the short misses, but maybe it isn't that simple. The putt on 18 was a short putt, but it had a ton of break and was lightning quick, easy to see how anyone could miss that in any situation. The one on 16 was a straighter putt, but maybe it just didn't do what he thought it was going to do. While I'm sure pressure was part of the equation, it is also quite possible that the trickiness of the greens played a big part. Bryson also missed a short par putt on the back nine, but we can all agree that he handled the pressure quite well.

Guy' humor is underrated! Love the chemistry between the two of you!

I'm as big a cynic as anymore when it comes to Rory in the majors, but even I thought he had it with 4/5 holes left. Two things happened in the final round of a major that haven't happened for Rory in recent times-he was holing putts and his opponent blinked first when Bryson three putted 15. That, combined with Rory being safely on 16th green, was when I thought Rory had it. What happened after that point will live with me for a while. The only ways I see Rory winning one now is by building up a huge, insurmountable lead over rounds 1-3 or by setting a score and later groups falter similar to Ben Curtis or Geoff Ogilvy.

A good cadfy wins you tournaments, a great caddy wins you majors... IMO Rory does need a caddy change. Quite a few shots a great caddy would have talked Rory out of a few shots, especially the tee shot on 16 and 18... #hindsight #couchcaddy

When Rory got to 8 under and a 2 shot lead, I noticed as he was walking off the green he looked stressed and uncomfortable. I mentioned it to my Wife who was rooting for Rory and she agreed. It's almost as if he was scared to win.

A hard tournament like the U.S. Open is important because it separates itself from other events. You cannot just simply overpower the course with insane length and give yourself easy scoring opportunities almost every whole. It makes you HAVE to find the fareway, HAVE to find the RIGHT part of the green, and Par is a good score and the best putters will get enough birdies to give themselves a chance to win. It tests the Entire game from Tee to Green.

Bryson's a class act, paying homage to the legend that was Payne Stewart. Outstanding stuff 💙💙💙💙

How can you not enjoy it when it’s more challenging for them! Best major in a while and the course was class! Sums Rick up wanting it easy!

I have to disagree with Rick on the -6 vs -20 commentary. The US Open is supposed to be extremely hard and favor the guys who strike the ball and putt well. This was a perfect example of that. We can debate for hours about getting lucky vs unlucky with the lies, but it makes hitting the fairway THAT much more important. Let’s also not forget that Bryson hit one dead down the center on one and found a divot. Personally, I believe this past week was a true show of overall skill in every facet of the game….. including 3 foot putts.

Full Swing episode of this is going to be box office. Feel so bad for the guy… history and expectation weighs on many athletes. Congrats to Bryson.

You want a major winning score at -20?!?! Come on Rick the majors supposed to be challenging!!! Especially the US Open. -6 is almost the perfect score for a US Open winner

I was glued to the TV for the entire day. It was amazing.

The PGA championship was by far the best major last year as well. The masters has felt very flat since Tigers win.

This was the best tournament to watch since John Daly at Crooked…! Bryson was born again and I do feel bad for second and the PGA… And Pebble. Beach…?

I’m sure Bryson said he lengthened his wedges before the event,obviously helped

One of the greatest chokes of all time and it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

14:26 felt exactly the same way. When Rory got the lead, I was like, well Rory just increased the amount of pressure on himself and he’s gonna find a way to lose it.

Rory's caddy didn't miss two 3 ft putts 🤷🏻‍♂️😂

Yes, it was heartbreaking to see Rory missed those putts. But, Rory is only 35 years old. Phil and Ben Hogan won their first majors in their mid-30's. It may look dark now with 31 top tens in his last 37 majors, but he's there and one day, the stars will be aligned.

Besides the tiger woods majors. This was the best major of my life. I was born 1999.

The golfing technology is so amazing now golf courses should be this hard for the professionals!! The golf course got in the heads of most of these professional players and as a golfer thats encouraging to see.

I think it is pure speculation if Rory had hit a three wood off the tee at the 18th whether that would have put him in a position to par the whole for a playoff. I listened to Paul McGinley On another channel debating with another commentator. Rory wants it’s so much he played some poor shots contrary to the mindset that got him to that position. He is such a good player, probably a great player in terms of history, I think he needs to think of actually winning a major by trusting his game and being himself. It looks like he made a change to win in style and messed it up, perhaps a stronger input from a caddie, but overall it’s his decision and he needs to trust his game, because it is certainly good enough for more majors.

As a Red Sox fan growing up, until the 2004 win, you there was a feeling of impending doom. Such as it is watching Rory.... Jack doesn't miss those putts, nor Tom Watson, nor Tiger.

Still don’t know why Pavón didn’t putt out smh

Lovin the Streamsong hat, looks good on you Rick. Blue course is my favorite

Grant Horvat and the Bryan brothers played 18 holes on Pinehurst on consecutive days and all played well. Out of the fescu and on the greens. Check out the 2 you Tube videos. They played the week before the Open. Great viewing and loved seeing what the pros were going to have to cope with on the course. Great videos, real edge of seat viewing.

Top five that I have played: 1. Cypress 2. Pine Valley 3. Pebble 4. St. Andrew’s (for the same reasons Rick enumerated) 5. Bandon Dunes (pick your poison, they are all wonderful) Many honorable mentions.

I used to be a pro caddy before moving to another part of the golf industry. There’s a couple ways to go about the psychological side of game management with a player. More than I could mention. Everyone is different. If you are giving good shots and advice consistently that’s the biggest thing you can do to help your golfer psychologically. If they can trust your opinion, so much of everything else falls into place. The elite caddies are often the ones who work with professionals for long stretches of time and can learn their players’ tics and behavior patterns, and can learn all the right stuff to say and when. I studied psychology for a time in school and honestly I feel it really helped with my caddying. I’d always keep a very positive emphasis on everything. Saying things like “when you carry the water” or more direct forms of encouragement. I avoid saying stuff like “you don’t want to miss left” but rather “right is the place to miss” and not even mention the left unless directly. My goal was always to focus golfers on the positive aspects. It worked really well in my opinion. With the pros chemistry is such a big factor if there’s talk in Rory’s camp about getting a new caddy then I’d be willing to bet they’re not seeing eye to eye on things. Pros don’t just change caddies so easily. If he can get a new caddy that can instill confidence and positivity in him, the chemistry and everything else will come with time.

Rory and Bryson were absolute Fan favorites on Championship Sunday. Both had loud chants from the crowd. With that said Rory's last chip on the 18th was the decider, if it wasn't going in the hole, he should've left it short to give himself an easier straight uphill putt instead of a slick left to right. Now is that down to his caddie perhaps needing to reassure Rory during the most critical of moments and under extreme pressure to just play to the percentage and secure a par on the last hole?

Being from Texas, I played the Trump International course in July a few years ago and it was great. It was about 80* that day and very little wind. the taxi driver told me they were having a heat wave, but I told him just come to Houston in July and I'll show you a heat wave :). Seems like every other hole the caddie was saying oh you have to come up to this tee and see the view...by the time we got to 18 my legs were spaghetti...but the views were great...the one from 18 tee down that hole was spectacular.

Watching Major Golf nearly 20 years. That U.S Open is up there with the best of them. Pinehurst made it. Amazing track. Hope Rory can recover. If he gets The Open done next month, it will be otherworldly after dropping the U.S Open in that fashion. Would love to see a Ryder Cup in Pinehurst in the near future.

I'm not a golfing fan, but I always find myself watching the U.S. Open. The atmosphere is always electric and American men always represent.

Rick, you and Guy need to try it at least once. I live in North Carolina and I have played Pinehurst Number 2 so I was really ready for this Open to see how the best players in the world handled it. To me the course was set up nicely to test the player's ability to be accurate on approach and reading the greens. That is one of the beauties of that course it can be set up to be moderately difficult or total absolute carnage on the scorecard. I saw plenty of approach shots all 4 days within 15- 20 feet, the problem was the ability to read the greens. I would be curious to compare the number of 10-12 putts missed at a regular tournament vs how many were missed this past weekend.

If Brysons got FedEx points he would be in the top 10 after playing only 3 events.

I heard it say, Rory will never run a street fight. I hate to say it, but he just doesn’t have the grit.

I hope LIV golfers win every major from here on out!

Seems that wanting it too much just does come in to play for Rory. Being able to cope with that under the intense examination of this golf course became the factor… and what made it an excellent event this year. Wonder if in the same scenario much closer to the end of his career and being back in contention at that stage was deemed a surprise of the week, he’d approach it as a bonus and just go ahead and win. He’s got time and massive talent on his side still, so hope it’s more a case that in the same scenario sometime soon he’ll say I ain’t walking off with regrets and dismiss the pressure for enjoyment of the competition in that moment instead.

I think it's more accurate to say, "Bryson landed in the native area a lot and STILL kept his composure" as opposed to saying "Bryson was very very very fortunate...". If it was Pavon choking instead...I don't think anyone would be saying as much as they are now, that Bryson was "fortunate."

The only reason I was happy it wasn’t a playoff is that I was working the driving range and I had to go pick right after the tournament ended lol. Great day at work

Talking nutrition: 5% in hydration loss is 15% concentration loss. I.e. drink a few sips between every hole. And eat a bite off a protein bar (or a banana) every three holes for energy, with a block (one square) of a dark chocolate bar to replace salts and magnesium. Obviously, when it’s hotter, drink more, in Portugal in the summer I go through 1.5l of water per nine holes, in winter in Holland I go through a 750ml water bottle per nine holes.

The entire back nine was a playoff. We got everything we needed.

Just started the video and got past the "what Major do I look forward to the most" question. Have to say the Masters (I grew up only being able to watch the back nine so it was so special. It asks so many questions of a pro's game. And I looked forward to the Open, it had baked out courses and nothing like we saw in America. Running the ball up the Valley of Sin was incredible. Now they hit gap wedge and fly on to the greens. Pinehurst this year took imagination and touch, not smash and find. Amazing that Bryson came out on top. So much more fun than 6" rough. Interesting, I don't remember the TV hosts ever mentioning why they went back to the original look, maybe would have brought some perspective. I wonder what they'd think of Pine Valley?

With all the missed greens, chips and greenside bunkers, a petition to instate Dan Grieve on the commentary analysis needs to happen

Rick saying the one negative of it was being close til the end on the back 9 thats crazy to me, thats what makes it exciting

RICK, I've just done a Chateauneuf-du-Pape tasting with 24 of the best bottles 😂

Great tournament

Seeing the best players on the planet needing to find ways to survive a gnarly course is the most appealing golf to me, especially when it goes down to the wire with a major on the line.

I was rooting for Rory to win as well. I too didn’t think he would win when he was up two with five to go. It’s brutal, but I knew it was going to come down to a putt. I was wrong. It came down to two.

A better caddie would have got Rory to play a 3 wood on the 18th like he had done on previous days. A better caddie would have stopped him being too aggressive & got him to par his way in from the 16th.

The caddie can say things like on 18, " make sure you leave this chip below the hole" and " let's go with 3 wood here". Do I think those things are happening? Honestly I don't. I think he has to really consider a change there. Something has to change....

No, the Stenson v Mickelson duel was for me the greatest ever final round but I'm very happy Bryson got it done. He played almost perfect golf for three days, and his short game was unreal on sunday

Bryson was staunch for four days straight. Performed under maximum pressure. Super talented, but just as resilient.

Thanks guys great video today and yes poooooooor Rory

Oakmont needs to be on this list!

Vodka Redbull 🤣🤣. And whisky and coke 🤣🤣. And beer with lemon taste huhh. Ricks taste is quite different from mine. But great great video, Kudos to you both 👍👍.

Rick, you really need to spend some time pre qualifying working on nutrition. The key is not just water, you need to maintain a consistent blood glucose level and electrolyte balance. Avoiding hypoglycemia is crucial to maintaining a high level of performance, but also making sure not to have huge glucose spikes is important. Snack frequently and consistently through the entire round, and add balance water with a hydration mix to avoid diluting the salinity of your blood. All these concepts are huge in the world of athletics, and golfers are massively behind outside of professional golf.

Totally agree with Rick: I also had a feeling of inevitability that Rory wasn't going to win, even when he was two shots clear ... weird