Bryson DeChambeau says what he can do with his 8-iron could put him in contention at the PGA Championship

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Bryson DeChambeau has been talking up his chances of winning the PGA Championship as the year’s second major gets underway at Valhalla.

The big-hitting American is one of a 16-strong LIV Golf contingent looking to land the Wanamaker Trophy this week.

DeChambeau has never been afraid to big himself up ahead of the major championships and famously claimed Augusta National was a par 67 before the 2020 tournament.

Unsurprisingly, the 30-year-old is in a confident mood ahead of the second major of the year in Louisville.

Bryson DeChambeau bigs up his iron play ahead of the PGA Championship

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Valhalla’s length has been a talking point this week, with the course coming in at over 7600 yards.

The shorter players will likely be hitting longer irons into some of the lengthy par fours.

For the likes of DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy, shorter irons and wedges will likely be in hand, something the one-time U.S. Open winner feels he can benefit from.

He explained: “The length, first off, and it’s soft. I feel like my carry can help me out. Hitting an 8-iron 200 yards is very helpful in a lot of scenarios, and being able to gouge out of the rough in certain times when I hit it in there.

“Like any golf course, you’ve got to hit it in the fairway, get it on the greens and make putts. If I can putt like I did late last year and hit the ball like I did late last year, I will have a really good chance at this title.”

We’ve heard this all before, Bryson

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DeChambeau clearly has the capacity to be one of the world’s best players. He hits it a mile, putt well, and is good with his irons. Yet, his overconfidence can sometimes be his downfall.

He’s right to be optimistic over his chances at Valhalla, but don’t broadcast it openly to the world. There are too many people out there who will now root against the American due to his confident demeanour.

At Augusta, DeChambeau seemed pretty respectful of the conditions he experienced, particularly when the wind was up on Friday and Saturday.

He’s taken a different approach at Valhalla, and it’s now up to the American to back up his comments with an impressive performance at the PGA Championship.