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

McIlroy advanced his ball 64 feet. His third shot went 31 feet. His fourth, 98 yards. He eventually found the green but had 30 feet for bogey — which he made.

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