U.S. Open legend takes swipe at Bryson DeChambeau | Golf News

Former U.S. Open champ Johnny Miller did not mince phrases when he pointedly reminded Bryson DeChambeau that his title protection at Oakmont would not be taking place this weekend.

DeChambeau, who clinched his national championship for the second time final yr by outplaying Rory McIlroy at Pinehurst No. 2, noticed his hopes of consecutive wins dashed on Friday after failing to make the cut, ending his first two rounds at a disappointing 10-over par.

Typically one of the sport’s most formidable drivers, DeChambeau discovered himself battling inconsistency off the tee all through Thursday and Friday, touchdown him repeatedly in the punishing tough of Oakmont.

Miller, whose legendary efficiency at Oakmont in 1973 included a record-setting spherical of 63 en route to his U.S. Open victory, joined golf great Jack Nicklaus in a press convention on Saturday.

The duo delved into the nuances of conquering Oakmont, with Miller taking the chance to underscore the important nature of driving accuracy by taking a sharp jab at DeChambeau’s current struggles.

“When you can get the ball in the fairway you can work the ball if you need to, and you eliminate so many mistake upon mistakes. If you hit it here in this rough and you try to get too much out of the lie, you get in even more trouble.

“It’s still all about hitting that ball in the green. You see the fellows that do not – like Bryson, he was dwelling in the tough there this final couple of days. Of course, he will get to watch it on TV right now. But yeah, you’ve got bought to hit it in the green.”

Miller’s blunt commentary took Nicklaus by surprise, prompting a laugh from the golf legend as Miller, at 78, didn’t miss a beat with his analysis.

Nicklaus weighed in on the essentials for conquering a U.S. Open course, noting: “Patience. Basically, that’s what you have got to have. Obviously, you have got to play good golf, but just be affected person with it.

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“I was a leaderboard watcher. I always wanted to see who was on the leaderboard. I adjusted my play a lot to who was on the leaderboard. That’s basically what I think guys do if they want to win golf tournaments.

“They need to know where they’re and need to know what their competitors is doing, and they need to be affected person with themselves and play good, stable golf.”

DeChambeau, familiar with mastering U.S. Open challenges, found Oakmont too formidable this time, missing the cut after 36 holes. The Crushers’ captain bypassed the press and beelined for the range to refine his technique.

After a brief respite, DeChambeau will rejoin the fray at LIV Dallas come late June. July heralds a European tour for the double main champ, with LIV tournaments in Spain and the UK flanking The Open Championship.