In Ryder Cup week, the Bethpage State Park practice range became a unique stage. Bryson DeChambeau, with a flushed face, dedicated himself to launching balls into the Long Island sky, seeking to reach a speed of 200 mph. The public, eager for a spectacle, watched every move of the golfer, who seemed to feed off the energy of the crowd.
Rory can’t do that, Bryson!
A fan
The giant screen displayed the distance and speed of each hit, adding drama to each swing. The atmosphere ignited with “USA” chants, while DeChambeau, smiling and shrugging, managed to reach 200 mph and a distance of 361 yards. Xander Schauffele described DeChambeau as a “golf gladiator”, perfect for this scenario.Bryson DeChambeau participará en su tercera Ryder Cup.The Ryder Cup offers an ideal stage for DeChambeau’s personality, combining the theatricality and charisma of a rock star. Schauffele believes that DeChambeau could be the key to the American team, thanks to his connection with the fans and his playing style. In 2021, his impact on the first tee at Whistling Straits was notable, and since then, his popularity has grown, despite his move to LIV and his absence from the 2023 Ryder Cup.
Although some consider his approach opportunistic, DeChambeau has proven to be a showman who knows how to captivate the public. Russell Henley describes him as an “explosive” player, and his playing style, with his powerful drives and expressive body language, makes him extremely attractive. The captain of the American team, Keegan Bradley, values the energy that DeChambeau brings, although he recognizes the importance of managing it.Bryson DeChambeau ha logrado estar entre los diez primeros en tres de los cuatro majors de esta temporada.Despite his Ryder Cup record (2-3-1), expectations for his performance are high. Scottie Scheffler considers him a “great teammate.” DeChambeau has practiced with Ben Griffin, Cam Young, and Justin Thomas, with Griffin as a possible partner due to his confidence and connection with the public.
I hope I can bring a lot of energy and a tsunami of fans cheering for the U.S. team.
Bryson DeChambeau
In practice, DeChambeau interacted with the fans, hitting balls hard and asking team members to check if they reached the green. DeChambeau’s caddie, Greg Bodine, revealed that the required distance was 360 yards. Although only one of his seven balls reached the green, the spectacle was enough for the public. On Friday, at the start of the Ryder Cup, DeChambeau’s spectacle is expected to reach its maximum splendor.
People love it. I’m excited to see it in action this week.
