Rory McIlroy in Tears After Losing US open To Bryson

McIlroy, 35, was on the verge of ending his 10-year wait for a fifth major title at Pinehurst No. 2 on Sunday. He boasted a two-shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau with five holes to play, but he carded three bogeys in his last four holes to miss out.

Two of those bogeys were particularly brutal, missing two short putts for par – including on the 18th. McIlroy’s sloppiness when it really mattered opened the door for LIV Golf star DeChambeau, who held his game together to win by a single shot.

As DeChambeau putted from around four feet to win the tournament, McIlroy, having already finished his round, could only watch in despair. After the ball found the hole, McIlroy turned back to the locker room with his caddie.

The European Ryder Cup star looked on the verge of tears after missing out on yet another major. Since winning his fourth major title at the 2014 US PGA Championship, McIlroy has finished second or tied second at four major championships.

He’s finished as the runner-up in back-to-back US Opens, and he’s achieved 21 top-10 finishes at majors since last tasting victory on the biggest stage. Despite being one of the best golfers on the planet, McIlroy just can’t seem to get over the line.