SINGAPORE \u2013 At one point, the battle for the 2026 LIV Singapore title seemed set to go beyond one play-off hole.<\/p>\n
Facing wild card Richard Lee at the par-five 18th on the Sentosa Golf Club\u2019s Serapong Course, Bryson DeChambeau found himself embroiled in a salvage job, saving par after his tee shot had earlier found the water.<\/p>\n
Needing only to sink a five-foot putt for par to extend the play-off to a second hole, Lee stepped up.<\/p>\n
But the 35-year-old Canadian\u2019s effort lipped out, drawing gasps from the crowd as DeChambeau sealed his fourth LIV title and bagged US$4 million (S$5.13 million) in prize money.<\/p>\n
Even the American was stunned, lifting his hands to his head in disbelief as he watched the dramatic finish unfold.<\/p>\n
DeChambeau, 32, said: \u201cIt was a bit of a shock for sure. I thought he was just going to knock it in, and okay, on we go…It was sour for sure to see him miss that, you never want to see that happen…<\/p>\n
\u201cJust unfortunately didn\u2019t go his way today, and that\u2019s just the way the cards sometimes fall.\u201d<\/p>\n Bryson DeChambeau during the final round of LIV Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club\u2019s Serapong Course on March 15.<\/p>\n ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n The two-time US Open winner and Lee had started the day a shot behind overnight leaders Joaquin Niemann and Lee Westwood.<\/p>\n As the round got under way, defending champion Niemann appeared on track to retain his title, building a three-shot cushion after four birdies in his first seven holes.<\/p>\n But heavy rain disrupted the round, causing play to be suspended at 11.57am, while the leading group of Niemann, DeChambeau and Westwood were on the 10th hole.<\/p>\n Play resumed at 1.15pm, only for the air horn to sound again 10 minutes later, resulting in another 30-minute delay.<\/p>\n Spectators at the rain-hit final round of LIV Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club\u2019s Serapong Course on March 15.<\/p>\n ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n When they returned, Niemann saw his title charge unravel with bogeys on holes No. 12, 15 and 18, while DeChambeau climbed up the leaderboard.<\/p>\n Lee, who was in the group ahead, moved into a share of the lead after draining an 18-foot birdie putt on the par-three 17th.<\/p>\n He then took the outright lead with a birdie on the 18th, finishing the final round with a five-under 66 to set the clubhouse lead at 14-under 270.<\/p>\n DeChambeau responded by birdying the 18th hole to also post a 66 with an\u00a0eagle, four birdies and a bogey\u00a0and force a play-off with Lee.<\/p>\n Rain began pelting down again as the pair returned to the 18th tee box, setting up tricky conditions in the fight for the trophy.<\/p>\n After DeChambeau sent his tee shot into the water, Lee opted for a cautious approach, playing for par in the hope that it would be enough to win.<\/p>\n Richard Lee with his wife after losing the final round of LIV Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club\u2019s Serapong Course on March 15.<\/p>\n ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n But DeChambeau produced a moment of brilliance, chipping in from the edge of the green to within two feet of the pin, giving himself a chance at par.<\/p>\n He made no mistake with the putt, while Lee bogeyed \u2013 but still set the highest finish for a LIV wild card.<\/p>\n On what got him through a challenging final round, DeChambeau said: \u201cIt was just more focusing on what I can do, what I can control and executing the best shot and staying in the moment and looking forward.<\/p>\n \u201cI just felt more at peace today with it. Usually I\u2019ve got a lot of feelings towards it. Today was more of like, \u2018Okay, we\u2019re just going to execute every shot to the best of our ability\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n Bryson DeChambeau greeting the crowd after winning his fourth LIV title at Sentosa Golf Club\u2019s Serapong Course on March 15.<\/p>\n ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n This was the second time in four editions that the LIV Singapore title was decided in a play-off.<\/p>\n<\/picture><\/div>
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