Bryson DeChambeau triumphs over LIV wildcard in Singapore playoff.
SINGAPORE — Bryson DeChambeau drove his ball into the water but still secured victory in the playoff with a par on Sunday at LIV Golf Singapore, as Richard T. Lee from Canada missed a 2-foot putt.
DeChambeau recorded a birdie on the par-5 18th, finishing with a score of 5-under 66. Lee also shot a 66, making birdies on four of his last six holes. Both players concluded the tournament at 14-under 274 at Sentosa Golf Club.
Lee Westwood wrapped up his round with a 70, achieving third place, marking his best result in LIV.
Lee aimed to become the first wild card—players not linked to a team—to win in the LIV Golf League. It seemed likely the playoff would extend to another hole when Lee faced a 2-footer for par. He struck it quickly, but it spun out sharply from the left lip.
“It was a short putt and I wanted to just hit it hard, and I hit it a little too hard,” Lee remarked. “I think the adrenaline was pumping a little bit.”
The 35-year-old Lee earned $2.25 million for his second-place finish, the largest payout of his career. He qualified for the Saudi-funded league by winning the LIV Promotions event.
DeChambeau raised his hands in disbelief when Lee missed the playoff putt. He noted it reminded him of John Daly’s 15-foot birdie attempt to defeat Tiger Woods in a World Golf Championships playoff in 2005, where Daly ultimately three-putted after missing a 3-foot par attempt.
“To actually see that happen in front of you, for you to be the positive receiving side of it, it’s just a weird feeling,” DeChambeau stated. “But it’s a win and something I’ll appreciate for the rest of my life. Even if I lost today, I was still feeling good about my game. I was pleased with how I was striking it over the last couple of days.”
This victory marked DeChambeau’s first triumph over 72 holes since he claimed the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 in 2024, and it was his fourth title in LIV Golf.
Jon Rahm finished in fifth place, concluding a run of five tournaments in which he either won or was the runner-up.
The 4 Aces, led by Dustin Johnson, won the team competition for the second consecutive week.
