Emotional Bryson DeChambeau wins in South Africa for back-to-back LIV Golf titles
American beat Spaniard Jon Rahm in a play-off for his second victory in a row after Singapore to claim the US$4 million first prize
Bryson DeChambeau won back-to-back LIV Golf titles via play-offs when he made a birdie on the first extra hole to beat Spaniard Jon Rahm in the South Africa tournament near Johannesburg on Sunday.
In the previous tournament in Singapore, Canadian Richard T. Lee missed a short putt to gift DeChambeau victory. This time a brilliant second play-off shot from the American at the par-five 18th set up success.
After receiving relief when his tee shot landed in grass muddied by torrential rain, the 32-year-old major winner used a wood and slammed the ball into the heart of the green.
Rahm failed to take advantage of his tee shot landing in the fairway as his second found a greenside bunker.
After reaching the green in three, Rahm watched his birdie putt veer right, leaving DeChambeau needing two putts for victory and a US$4 million first prize.
His eagle putt stopped just short and he tapped in for a triumph that triggered an emotional reaction as he struggled to hold back tears.
