How Are Final Pairings Decided? Just a Mustang Minute Finds Out

Ex-SMU golfer Bryson DeChambeau paired with Matthieu Pavon in final round of U.S.. Open on Sunday

Taylor Hodges | Jun 16, 2024

Bryson DeChambeau waves to the gallery after putting on the first green during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. / John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

DALLAS — Former SMU golfer Bryson DeChambeau will try and win his second US Open championship this afternoon. He holds a three-stroke lead (7-under for the tournament) over three golfers tied for second place and will be paired with Matthieu Pavon in the final pairing that will tee off at 1:21 p.m.

However, casual golf fans may wonder why isn’t DeChambeau paired with Rory McIlroy, who is one of the three golfers tied at 4-under for the tournament. Well, that’s exactly the thought I had and began to look for the answer.

The answer is a simple one, yet finding the answer wasn’t easy. Check out today’s Just a Mustang Minute for the answer.

PONY EXPRESS:

• DeChambeau on Cusp of Second Career Major Championship at U.S. Open

• DeChambeau may find himself in similar situation to Payne Stewart

• Looking ahead to three biggest games for Mustangs this year that will come fairly early in season

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Published Jun 16, 2024

TAYLOR HODGES

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