The 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 had everybody buzzing for the past few days. The Bryson DeChambeau-Rory McIlroy battle was fun to watch. For UCLA fans, there were a couple familiar names with both Patrick Cantlay and Omar Morales in the field.
Cantlay had the lead after a start of 65 in the opening round, but he fell short of the title as McIlroy and DeChambeau passed him up.
Putting was a big reason for him dropping down, as Cantlay said after the Open ended (h/t Steve Reed of The Associated Press).
“All in all I thought I played pretty solid. Could have holed a few more putts. If I would have putted like I did (on Saturday), I would have been right there.”
Tony Finau and Cantlay tied for third place at 4-under, so it was still a magnificent run for the former Bruins star.