Paramus, NJ ..
New Northern Trust winner Bryson DeChambeau declared he is now on a ‘double mission’ after his impressive four-shot success in New Jersey.
DeChambeau, 24 was never headed capturing a second PGA Tour victory this year and the third of his short pro career courtesy of a two-under par 69 for an 18-under par total on the Ridgewood County Club course.
The American headed into the last round of the opening event of the FedEx Cup ‘Play-Off Series’ enjoying a four-stroke lead and stretched that to six shots with birdies at his opening two holes.
Bryson DeChambeau wins 2018 Northern Trust
DeChambeau then stalled with bogeys at the third and ninth holes and also found himself leading by two as his rivals, including Aaron Wise who had raced to 14-under through 14 holes, sought to bridge the gap.
However, any inward half charge at DeChambeau failed to materialise and when he birdied 12 and 13 to move to 18-under par it was matter of by how many shots he would secure victory.
DeChambeau pared his remaining five holes, including saving par after a wild drive way right into the spectators down the right of the last hole, to secure the $US 1.62m prize cheque and to take his earnings this season to an amazing $US 6.25m.
But it’s not the money that matters, and this despite DeChambeau soon to move into a recently-purchased multi-millon dollar new Florida bachelor abode.
The price of victory – Bryson DeChambeau gladly signs Northern Trust flags. (Photo @tourmiss)
“I’m a man on a mission right now — with two missions, actually: One being The Ryder Cup and other winning the FedEx Cup,” he said.
“I’m doing pretty well right now and just got to keep moving forward in the right direction.”
His win comes after the controversy of seeing victory slip in last month’s European Open in Germany and also last fortnight’s agony in missing the halfway cut in the PGA Championship.
In missing the St. Louis cut, DeChambeau dropped to ninth on the Ryder Cup standings to miss out on automatic selection but with victory in New Jersey the soon-to-be 25-year has clearly now down enough to earn a USA ‘wildcard’ pick when USA Captain Jim Furyk announces three of his four Versailles picks on 4th September.
“I got the job done today and that’s for sure,” he said. “It’s been a lot of hard work this past month. It’s not been seamless, and you know, not making the top eight in The Ryder Cup, it was disappointing for sure.
“I mean, I’ve worked really hard to be a great golfer, and albeit I’m not great every week, I’ve got three wins under my belt, and I’m really proud of that and I appreciate all the support that’s been around me.
“But it’s back this coming week with pedal to the metal for me.”
Also. in line for a debut USA Ryder Cup cap is Tony Finau (68) who was second at 14-under par.
“I think if I’m in the conversation for selection, this doesn’t hurt my chances, I don’t believe,” he said.
“I had a solid week all around. My game feels good and I feel confident so whatever his decision is, I’ll be ready to play.
