Bryson DeChambeau is looking for back-to-back major victories at this week’s Open Championship – and the big-hitting American has admitted he might need to adapt one part of his game at Royal Troon.
DeChambeau finished ninth at LIV Golf’s most recent event in Andalucia. After his final round, the 30-year-old highlighted two holes that derailed his Sunday charge.
Despite falling out of contention at Valderrama, the ever-popular American still interacted regularly with the crowd. DeChambeau was even seen putting on a fan’s hat that had blown into the fairway.
It’s now back to serious business for the 2024 US Open champion as the year’s final major takes centre stage.
Bryson DeChambeau to change ball flight at Royal Troon
DeChambeau is known for his extremely high ball flight, which is one of the reasons why he could struggle at Royal Troon this week.
With strong winds set to play a part, the two-time major winner acknowledged he may need to lower his trajectory this week.
“I hit the golf ball really high, so it’s always been not an issue, but it’s definitely helpful in certain situations,” he said during his press conference on Tuesday.
“Out here in the wind this week, though, I have to keep the ball under the wind a bit more and keep it a lower flight.”
DeChambeau added: “Most people see it through windows, but it’s not that specific. It’s more that if I take it back to a certain distance and go through, it will come out at a certain launch based on the loft.”
“I’m really focused on accomplishing that task of just swinging the way I want to swing, and hopefully, the results will speak for themselves.
“For me, it’s going to be about controlling that height through the length of backstroke for me, and it’s going to be tough. Right to left or left to right into the wind, it’s very diabolical, and just trying to keep it under the wind is key for me.”
Bryson DeChambeau left to rue disappointing first round at LIV Golf Andalucia
DeChambeau’s form since his US Open triumph has been solid but hardly spectacular.
His three-over-par first round at Valderrama was uncharacteristic and certainly not what the golfing world has become accustomed to in recent times.
The 30-year-old’s performances in the majors have been mightily impressive this season, and it wouldn’t come as a surprise to see him contend this week.
DeChambeau appears to step up in the biggest events. After his performances at the US Open, PGA Championship and Masters, the American will be confident in adapting his game to Troon’s unique conditions.
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