Bryson DeChambeau revealed Rory McIlroy “wouldn’t talk to me” during the final round of the Masters.
The pair were in the final group on Sunday at Augusta National in what was billed as almost a straight head-to-head for the Green Jacket, ten months on from a memorable battle at the US Open.
That day it was DeChambeau who took major glory, capitalising on two short missed putts from McIlroy in the final three holes to then make a stunning up-and-down on the 18th and secure victory at Pinehurst.
However, it was a very different outcome on Sunday, as DeChambeau struggled with his irons and finished in a tie for fifth, while McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam.
The Northern Irishman, though, did it the hard way as he missed a six-foot putt on the 18th green for victory, meaning a play-off was required.
Asked about McIlroy’s mood as he signed his scorecard ahead of that play-off, DeChambeau said: “No idea. Didn't talk to me once all day.
“[The atmosphere was] electric, I loved it. But he was just... just being focused I guess. That’s not me, though.”
On whether he had tried to initiate conversation, DeChambeau added: "He wouldn't talk to me."
The American started the day two shots back of McIlroy but within two holes was in the lead himself, having birdied the second after watching his player partner start the round with a double bogey.
However, DeChambeau followed that with back-to-back bogeys, before finding the water on his way to dropping two shots at the 11th and then seeing his par putt slide by a hole later.
The 31-year-old has, though, finished in the top six in four of the last five majors, with this his best-ever Masters finish.
“There’s a lot to take away from this week - a lot to learn, a lot to be proud of, a lot to be p***** about,” DeChambeau said.
“I’ve learned a lot and I’m ready to take the challenge on again.”
