Bryson DeChambeau has one really big advantage heading into the US Open and it’s not his length off the tee

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Bryson DeChambeau has one massive advantage heading into the U.S. Open at Pinehurst No.2. – and it’s not even his length off the tee.

The LIV Golf star is looking to land his second U.S. Open title this week after his hard-fought win at Winged Foot back in 2020.

DeChambeau is in good form heading into the third major of the year after coming within one shot of forcing a playoff at the PGA Championship at Valhalla in the middle of May.

Of course, Pinehurst will provide a sterner test of the big-hitting American with sloped greens and runoff areas set to wreak havoc this week.

However, DeChambeau’s ability to hit the ball higher than anyone else could prove vital.

Bryson DeChambeau’s apex height could be the critical difference at Pinehurst No.2

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The challenge this week centres around getting the ball to stick on the greens. Failure to hit the putting surface and venturing into Pinehurst’s runoff and waste areas will lead to dropped shots.

So, having maximum control over approach shots is a must.

DeChambeau, due to his length off the tee, will be able to take shorter clubs into the greens, which will be an advantage.

However, the American’s ability to hit the ball higher than anyone else could be significant.

As highlighted by Ron Klos on X [via Rabbit Hole stats], DeChambeau will be able to launch the ball higher than anyone else and, in turn, get his approach shots to stop quickly on Pinehurst’s sloped putting surfaces.

Keegan Bradley, Byeong Hun An, Cam Davis, Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy are the other players who could really benefit from being able to utilise their high approach shots.

Bryson DeChambeau must be inventive around Pinehurst’s greens

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Of course, DeChambeau will miss greens this week and will be left with some testing pitch shots.

The American was spotted struggling to get the ball to stop on the par-5 fifth green on Tuesday after playing several pitches from the back of the putting surface.

Whoever takes the U.S. Open title this week will have to be highly inventive and potentially use the putter more frequently.

If DeChambeau is to win the 2024 title this week, using his apex height and distance off the tee will undoubtedly help, but also showing touch and imagination around the greens is non-negotiable around the prestigious North Carolina track.