Shane Lowry admits what Bryson DeChambeau has done at The Masters which he simply could not, ‘fair play to him’

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Shane Lowry is probably not alone in the field when it comes to not quite taking the same approach to The Masters as Bryson DeChambeau.

It has, so far, been another impressive performance in the majors for Shane Lowry. The 2019 Open champion is tied for fifth, three shots back of the lead held by Justin Rose after shooting a 68 on Saturday at Augusta National.

Of course, it looks to be a phenomenal leaderboard heading into the weekend at The Masters.

Rory McIlroy has brought himself back into contention, while Scottie Scheffler is tied with Lowry after a very mixed day for the world number one.

Shane Lowry not looking to emulate Bryson DeChambeau’s approach to The Masters

But many will be looking at Bryson DeChambeau as potentially the biggest challenger to Rose. DeChambeau has continued his improved form around Augusta this year, with the 2025 Masters being the first time in which he has ever posted two rounds in the 60s in the same tournament at the first major of the year.

Unsurprisingly, DeChambeau has captured the imagination once again. While he has not been seen carrying signposts around Augusta National this time around, he has blown away many with how many hours he is putting in away from the course. DeChambeau was still on the practice ground after sunset on Thursday.

And speaking after his second round, Lowry admitted that he has no intention of adopting a similar approach when asked about DeChambeau grinding away.

“I’m pretty happy. I’m tired after that. It’s been a long – from 1:23 yesterday to now, it’s been a long 24 hours, 26 hours. A lot of rest over the next day and get out tomorrow afternoon and get after it. I’m in a great place. I’m very happy,” he said, before he was asked about the LIV star’s practice.

“He’s Bryson. I don’t really pay attention to what many other golfers do anymore. I’m my own self. But yeah, I personally couldn’t do it. So fair play to him.”

DeChambeau needs to prove a point at Augusta National after past struggles

DeChambeau has enjoyed such an impressive turnaround at The Masters over the last couple of years. It is remarkable to think that he had missed the cut at the first major of the year in both 2022 and 2023.

His 65 on Thursday 12 months ago provided a glimpse of what was to come. But DeChambeau was unable to build on that success, and was not really in contention after the early stages of Sunday’s final round.

He has only posted one weekend round in the 60s across his entire Masters career – the third round in 2020 – so that will surely need to change if he is going to add a green jacket to his two US Open titles this week.