Bryson DeChambeau won US Open although it is not over

Bryson DeChambeau won US Open

US Open golf: second before the final round, Matthieu Pavon plays for the win and history this Sunday

Bryson DeChambeau took the lead at the US Open at Pinehurst. The American is three shots ahead of a trio which includes Frenchman Matthieu Pavon.

Matthieu Pavon will start in the final group this Sunday at the US Open, the third major tournament of the season. Three shots behind leader Bryson DeChambeau, the 31-year-old Frenchman can dream big.

The question on everybody lips: Is French golf on the verge of its greatest achievement in history? Ideally positioned before the final round of the US Open this Sunday, Matthieu Pavon is seeking the first major for a French golfer in over 100 years, following Arnaud Massy's triumph at the British Open in 1907. Three shots behind leader Bryson DeChambeau, Matthieu Pavon has his chance.

The 31-year-old Frenchman will start this Sunday at Pinehurst (North Carolina, USA) around 8:30 PM, in the final group, three shots behind leader Bryson DeChambeau. To get there, the Frenchman continued his strong week by posting a score of 69 (1 under par) on Saturday, thanks to three birdies on the front nine, before committing two bogeys afterward. 

"The course is showing its teeth, it's tough (...) I had ups and downs today (Saturday), but I’m happy with my score," he commented. "Discipline and patience are the keys to the week, that's the biggest lesson I've learned since joining the PGA Tour.

Second alongside McIlroy

A week so far in line with what he has (very well) produced this season, with a victory at Torrey Pines in January, followed by two more challenging months. At a total of -4, he is second alongside Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay, ranked number 3 and number 9 in the world, respectively.

Before the final rouns, one step ahead for now, Bryson DeChambeau had a superb day (67) with six birdies but missed the opportunity to widen the gap due to a double bogey on the 16th hole. "I try to play boring golf. The middle of the greens is stable, so I aim there to ensure a two-putt," explained the 2020 US Open winner, who now plays for the rival LIV tour, funded by Saudi Arabia."

Even if there is one more round, the general opinion is that Bryson DeChambeau won US Open this year