“We’re looking to negotiate end of this year, and I’m very excited,” DeChambeau said.

DeChambeau shot 7-over 77 to finish the two days at 10 over — three shots off the cutline.

The cut line at the U.S. Open was 7 over par.

His best friend and countryman, Shane Lowry, became so exhausted by the course that he accidentally picked up his ball on the 14th hole Friday before marking it.