Win moves DeChambeau closer to Ryder Cup spot
Golfer leads FedEx Cup standings after victory at the Northern Trust
Bryson DeChambeau cruised to a four-stroke victory at the Northern Trust in the first round of the FedEx Cup playoffs in New Jersey on Sunday. After seeing his lead shrink to two shots with a bogey at the ninth hole, DeChambeau responded with consecutive birdies on the back nine en route to a closing two-under 69 to finish at 18-under 266 for the tournament. Tony Finau, who could join DeChambeau in the mix for a US Ryder Cup spot, finished second with a three-under 68 to go 14-under and Australian Cameron Smith (69) and Billy Horschel (68) shared third a stroke back at Ridgewood Country Club. The win, the third of DeChambeau’s career, moved the 24-year-old past world No1 Dustin Johnson in the FedEx Cup standings. "To be able to hold the lead, and to keep the lead for the whole time — I was getting a little close and a little tight there mid-round — and to be able to push forward there and make a couple of putts, was great," DeChambeau said. "Now I’m looking for consistency. If I can...
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