Watch: Bryson DeChambeau hits incredible bunker shot to set up US Open winning putt

On the 18th hole, the SMU alum needed a big shot to avoid a playoff with Rory McIlroy. He did just that.

Bryson DeChambeau hits from the bunker on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S.... — Bryson DeChambeau hits from the bunker on the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Pinehurst, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt York)(Matt York / ASSOCIATED PRESS)

8:14 PM on Jun 16, 2024 CDT

SMU product Bryson DeChambeau was scrambling on the 18th hole of the U.S. Open at Pinehurst on Sunday.

A wayward tee shot made it so that DeChambeau had to punch out his second shot from a bad lie, only for that to find the bunker. Needing something close to the pin, he hit one of the shots of the tournament.

THE BUNKER SHOT OF HIS CAREER!@b_dechambeau has this putt left to win the U.S. Open! pic.twitter.com/Vleb6k6PvO
— U.S. Open (@usopengolf) June 16, 2024

After the immaculate third shot from the sand, DeChambeau would go on to sink the short put to give him his second U.S. Open and major championship victory.

The win was a special one for the former SMU Mustang, as 25 years ago another SMU golfer Payne Stewart took home a U.S. Open title at Pinehurst.

He referenced Stewart shortly after the win. “That’s Payne right there, baby!” DeChambeau screamed as he walked off the 18th green.

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