Bryson DeChambeau leads the Hero World Challenge by 1 stroke against Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa, Tony Finau
NASSAU, Bahamas – The World of Heroes Challenge gives more meaning to Bryson DeChambeau and Collin Morikawa enter the weekend.
A week after being whipped Brooks Koepka in Las Vegas during their televised match, DeChambeau made five birdies in a six-hole stretch and overcame a late double bogey after a wild shot to shoot 8-under 64.
That’s good for a 1-shot lead against a group of three golfers including Koepka and Morikawa, who are chasing No. 1 in the world rankings.
Koepka, who hit a 12-foot cross on the final hole for the second straight 67, will not be in the final group with DeChambeau on Saturday.
DeChambeau had been hoping for a chance to take revenge in a small way for last week’s game loss.
“It was amazing,” DeChambeau told Golf Channel about the possibility of being paired with Koepka.
Koepka shrugged and said, “I’ve proven everything.”
Morikawa, who was recently engaged, made a strong move in season nine behind with a crested falcon-bird scene before falling victim to tough season 18, playing into a gust of wind. His magic led to the number 66, but he came to the right place.
“Just use that momentum for tomorrow,” he said.
A win in front of a 20-man field was the only way Morikawa could be crowned world No. 1, and then just a week ago Jon Rahm – not competing this week – is predicted to return to the top based on a two-year rotation formula.
Not to be missed is Tony Finau, who made one of only two birdies on the 18th, rolled in a 15-foot lap for 66 to end a return shot.
Daniel Berger also did a birdie on the 18th and missed 2 shots.
DeChambeau’s big miss on the 16th resulted in a brace, and he responded with a tee shot 3 feet above par-3 17 to continue his lead. He’s 11 years old under 133.
His big run started with a birdie on the sixth par-5, and the only hole he didn’t birdie the next hour was the 12th hole of the par-3. He nearly hit the green on the accessible par-4 14 and broke when it rolled off the steep slope and into a fountain, slowing the ball’s momentum and leaving him with a single hit. simple.
Sam Burns joining the mix with the number 65 puts him in 8th place under 136, along with Tyrrell Hatton (sixty seven).
Rory McIlroy cannot keep up. He was on the lead until a brace on the 14th. He returned with a pair of birdies, only to drop a shot on the 18th with a score of 71. McIlroy, took his third win. two of his previous three starts, reverted 4 times with Viktor Hovland (69) and Patrick Reed (69).
Morikawa and DeChambeau present a stark contrast in their game and personalities.
“There hasn’t been one type of golf that wins every tournament here, is there?” Morikawa said. “Look, Bryson is changing the game and he’s doing what he thinks will help and I’m doing what I think will help. I think when it comes down to it, who is going to put the ball in the hole with the fewest shots? And we’re all trying to figure that out. ”
