Bryson DeChambeau did something remarkable with his five-wood during a practice round ahead of LIV Golf Houston.
The Golf Club of Houston is the stage for LIV’s first event since Brooks Koepka took the Singapore title at the start of May.
DeChambeau is arguably in the form of his life, having finished second at the PGA Championship, one shot back from eventual winner Xander Schauffele.
It’s fair to say the sometimes divisive American captured the imagination of the American crowd in Louisville and is one of the more popular figures at the top of the game at present.
Bryson DeChambeau shows off his five-wood in Houston
A well-documented skill of American is his ability to carry his ball further than pretty much anyone else on the planet.
The 30-year-old will rarely hit anything longer than a seven iron with his approach shots, even into the longest par-fives.
And, during a practice round in Houston, DeChambeau put on a driving clinic on the drivable 12th hole.
In a video released by LIV Golf’s X account, the big-hitting American struck a 305-yard five-wood to eight feet.
Furthermore, the video also documented DeChambeau’s remarkable 168mph ball speed and 2891 rpm.
The regular club golfer can only dream!
The regular club golfer can only dream of hitting the ball as far as DeChambeau does – and the American’s distance is proving to be a significant part of his recent success.
DeChambeau’s eagerness to push the limits regarding distance makes him someone most golf fans can relate to. The average amateur golfer will always get a buzz out of hitting the ball far, and it’s clear the LIV Golf star still loves launching his drives well over 350 yards.
His length off the tee could also prove vital during next week’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No.2. With some monstrous par-fours in play in North Carolina, DeChambeau could give himself a significant advantage in the year’s third major – if he can keep the ball out of Pinehurst’s treacherous waste areas.
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