Open victory, DeChambeau missed time because hand and hip issues led him to re-evaluate his approach to the game. Gone from the PGA Tour and having managed just one top-10 finish in a major since his U.S. He shot 66 to start the tournament, and it was like a welcome-back party. Open at Winged Foot, though in a slimmed-down body. Until he finished seventh individually in LIV’s most recent event in Tulsa, Oklahoma, DeChambeau did not have a top 15 individual finish this year, though his Crushers GC team has one victory.Īt Oak Hill, DeChambeau looked more like the guy who manhandled the U.S. He played six LIV events in 2022, and a T10 was his best finish. With his move to LIV Golf last year, DeChambeau created headlines for his decision rather than his performance. Yeah, could I hit it a little farther, could I try and get a little stronger? Sure, but I'm not going to go full force.” I'm tired of changing, trying different things. Yeah, could I hit it a little farther, could I try and get a little stronger? Sure, but I'm not going to go full force.”Īsked whether he is closer to the end or the beginning of his journey, the 29-year-old DeChambeau didn’t hesitate. With a new body, a healthy hand and a steady rebuild of the confidence he lost when his body betrayed him, DeChambeau posted a tie for fourth at Oak Hill that was a reminder not just of how good he can be but also of his own unique character. He still believes he knows what’s best for him and will travel his own path. He’s also humbled, not necessarily humble, but DeChambeau doesn’t sound like a man who believes he has all the answers now. Open at Winged Foot, but he’s so different.ĭeChambeau is smaller, not that weighing 215 pounds is small, but he’s not the beefy, bloated master blaster who tried to conquer golf through pure power a few years ago. | In some ways, Bryson DeChambeau reintroduced himself at the PGA Championship. Photo with caption/credit DeChambeau shows he’s not done yet
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