Bryson DeChambeau Struggles to Survive at the Open Championship
In a day full of ups and downs at the Open Championship, Bryson DeChambeau demonstrated his perseverance. After a disappointing first round, the golfer faced the possibility of not making the cut, but managed to recover with an outstanding performance. After a frustrating Thursday at Royal Portrush, DeChambeau was looking for a change. His desire was to leave the tournament behind, but he decided to fight and not give up.After a first round of 78 strokes, DeChambeau significantly improved his game, achieving a round of 65 strokes, six under par. This performance propelled him to be close to the cut line. The golfer highlighted the emotional difficulty he faced and his ability to stay focused. He managed to control his emotions and avoid impulsive reactions, which gave him satisfaction. The difference in performance between the two rounds was reflected in their statistics. In the first round, he missed many fairways and greens, while in the second he improved significantly in both aspects. DeChambeau explained that, despite the improvement in his score, his game was not really very different. He attributed his success to small adjustments in his game and the luck that favored him at times. The golfer has struggled at the Open Championship, with only one top 10 in 2022 and three missed cuts in seven appearances. He acknowledges that playing on this type of course can be a challenge. DeChambeau has tried to adapt to this style of golf, but has not yet achieved the desired success. He believes that to be a complete golfer, it is necessary to win in this type of tournament. Although DeChambeau is constantly adjusting his equipment and strategy, he still hasn’t cracked the code at The Open. His round of 65 on Friday came in some of the best conditions the course has seen in two days. Phil Mickelson commented that winning the Open at Muirfield in 2013 was the proudest moment of his career, as he learned to win on a golf course different from what he was used to. DeChambeau shares that opinion.I woke up this morning and said, ‘You know what? I can’t give up. I was proud of the way I fought.’
Bryson DeChambeau
