Watch: Phil Mickelson pokes Bryson DeChambeau ahead of The MatchĭeChambeau’s length could be an even more decisive advantage this year at a waterlogged Detroit Golf Club. “If I can take advantage of the wedges, I’ll give myself a good chance,” he said. Here’s the scary thing: DeChambeau claimed he’s hitting it even farther and straighter than a year ago. He led the field at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Strokes Gained: Putting, becoming the first player in the ShotLink era (2004-present) to finish first in both SG: Off-the-Tee and SG: Putting. Open knowing that I can play a game that’s not normal or is a little unique and different.”ĭeChambeau didn’t just outmuscle the field he out-putted them too. “It gave me the confidence to win the U.S. It was a milestone to show everybody that this is a different way that I can do it and still win, so I was pretty proud of that,” DeChambeau said. It was a victory that validated DeChambeau’s decision to bulk up and train as if he were a long-drive contestant. Of all courses played on the PGA Tour, it was the longest average in four years (not counting events played at elevation), and more than 10 yards longer than the second-longest hitter, Cameron Champ.ĭeChambeau’s final three drives? They traveled a combined 1,055 yards.
He bludgeoned the course last year, leading the field in driving distance with an eye-popping average of 329.8 yards en route to carding 23-under 265 to win by three strokes. Rocket Mortgage Classic: Odds | Fantasy rankings | Tee timesĭeChambeau is back at Detroit Golf Club this week to defend his title at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. “Hope I get a little lucky, it would be awesome.” It begged the follow-up question: Is DeChambeau feeling lucky this week? “You can control a lot, but at the end of the day, still luck is a huge component of it.” “People don’t realize how much luck plays a big factor,” he said. Open two weeks ago, DeChambeau, who was attempting to defend his title, chalked it up to bad luck. Asked what went wrong when he shot a final-round 77 and blew a lead on the back nine on Sunday of the U.S. Hall of Fame golfer Gary Player said that luck is the residue of design and film producer Samuel Goldwyn often is credited with saying that the harder he worked, the luckier he got.īryson DeChambeau apparently believes in the old saying it’s better to be lucky than good. Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & IrelandĭETROIT – Frank Sinatra sang that luck be a lady tonight.Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland.Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America.He didn't see the ball go in due to smoky air from Canada's wildfires that have given Detroit some of the worst air quality in the U.S. He holed a hybrid from 262 yards on the 570-yard, par-5 14th hole for a 2, moving from 1 under to 4 under on a single hole.
"We were walking up to the green, I'm like, 'I'm pretty sure the camera's not on,'" Wu said. Wu had the shot of the day, one that was witnessed by only the fans fortunate enough to be there. Thomas, out of the top 10 in the world for the first time in nearly six years, missed the cut in two of his previous three tournaments. 66 in the FedEx Cup standings, Thomas, who won his second PGA Championship last year, is in danger of missing a postseason that will include the top 70 players. Matsuyama had a 75 and Thomas was one shot worse after making a double bogey and five bogeys. Major champions Hideki Matsuyama and Justin Thomas are in danger of missing the cut. Defending champion Tony Finau, who won last year at 26 under, shot 72.
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