Bryson DeChambeau Looking For Complete Turnaround

With the first round of The Open having concluded Thursday evening, those in competition walked away with some positives and negatives as well. One in particular being Bryson DeChambeau who finished plus seven after one round. A performance now almost requires a low round Friday to stay alive and into the weekend play. Not only was it a lackluster performance, but the second time ever in Chambeau’s major championship run without a birdie. That performance is not good enough by any means when in attendance at The Open, a long awaited major championship in the Tour. A turnaround Friday will leave the door somewhat open for the veteran to make a push. 

Career Low’s For DeChambeau 

The first round of any major championship brings understandable jitters, especially when you’re competing at The Open. Putting together just the second round in his career without a birdie, many are questioning the readiness of DeChambeau. The low success in his iron play as of late has made a huge impact, now putting him in unfamiliar waters. Losing more than four strokes to the field with his approach play, an all or nothing approach should be the expected game plan.

“Just having fun out here this week is what I’m trying to accomplish, and just being strategic,” DeChambeau said. 

Being strategic was an understandable approach to begin with, but now certain circumstances require a new mentality. A mentality that will insist on an almost beyond perfect round from DeChambeau. One outside element that has seemed to be a disadvantage, is the wind coming in throughout. A concern that the veteran expressed in pre-competition talks with the media. 

“We’re doing some testing right now, and going to continue to look at how different types of wind affect the golf balls,” DeChambeau said.