During the practice rounds at Augusta this year, DeChambeau hit 549 balls. That’s his dedication. Winning a green jacket would be the “proudest moment” of his career, as he has mentioned. “Everyone dreams of that opportunity,” DeChambeau said. “I don’t think there’s a player out here that doesn’t think about that.” To make that happen, he’s got to grind!
If there is one thing about Bryson DeChambeau, it is that he never shies away from experimenting—whether it’s with his irons or clubs, he’s always trying something ‘weird’ to keep the game exciting. But there’s something else that sets him apart: his grind. In India too, during the International Series by DLF, he went to the driving range on Saturday after play was called for bad light. He has a similar motto for Masters, too, as he’s eyeing that Green Jacket.
After shooting 3 under in the first round at ANGC, the 2x US Open winner planned to visit the practice range after 7 pm to hit a few balls to work on his swing. Reason? He wanted to dial in his swing to “get the job done.” As per the LIV star, his swing is “favorable right now; it’s just not dialed in like I want it to be.” So, obviously, he wanted to make it better. That’s right, regardless of finishing tied for fifth after R1, DeChambeau doesn’t plan on stopping the grind. It’s just his style now!
At the 2024 PGA Championship, after the conclusion of the second round, the golfer was tied for 4th. He also had the lowest score in the second round, having shot 6 under par, but he was not satisfied. He still practiced his swing even after sunset at Valhalla.
🫨 #WORKING LATE — Bryson DeChambeau says he’s heading to the practice range tonight at Augusta as the clock passes 7 PM: “Going to go work on it shortly. If I can just get my swing dialed in, I know I can get the job done.”
He finished -3, 69 (T5)@BrysonLegion |… pic.twitter.com/yBdLcBdKSF
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) April 10, 2025
As the LIV golfer battles for his first green jacket and third major title, he is leaving no stone unturned. Meanwhile, the comments section is filled with mixed reactions toward the LIV Golfer after witnessing his dedication.
What are fans saying about Bryson DeChambeau?
Already looking forward to the final pairings, one excited fan added, “He is such a freak I love it. Him and scottie final pairing is gonna feed.” Well, DeChambeau is already blessed with the title of ‘scientist’ in the golf world. However, when it comes to practice, the title of ‘freak’ kind of suits him. He admitted last year in June that he had practiced “quirky, weird things” like placing the ball in “random, imperfect” positions since childhood. He and Scheffler, in contention, fighting for the title, will be a delight to watch!
One fan sarcastically wrote, “417 balls later at 11:13 PM he’ll find it.” Hitting 413 balls won’t be that of a task for the golfer when he’s dedicated enough to go all out to work on his swing.
One fan, while appreciating DeChambeau, expressed harsh feelings for LIV: “Hate liv but can’t hate Bryson.” In May 2024, DeChambeau casually handed a ball to a young fan as he made his way from the 9th green to the 10th tee on Sunday. However, the little guy was unable to catch it, and some other person took it. Witnessing this, the golfer returned, yelled, “Give the ball back!” and assured that the ball went to the child. Gestures like these earn him a lot of love, regardless of his affiliation with LIV Golf.
While talking about the 2024 US Open champion, this fan also criticized Rory McIlroy. They said, “I hear Rory has hired Bryson to teach him how to handle pressure and how to get fans to like him.” It’s been more than a decade since the Irishman won his last major. Rory and Bryson do have a history together where Rory lost at Pinehurst and did not congratulate the winner but just a few weeks ago, when Bryson had lost the major to Xander Schauffele, he waited for him to congratulate him.
This fan wants Bryson DeChambeau back on the PGA Tour and excitedly added, “This dude is the face of golf and it’s not close. PGA Tour needs this guy back ASAP.” However, the LIV Golfer has respectfully denied his return. “I’m very excited about the future of LIV Golf,” DeChambeau said. “I’m very excited to be the captain of the Crushers and continue our legacy that we’re starting to create. That’s my goal is to create this lasting legacy where we impact millions and millions of golfers’ lives around the world. That should tell you everything you should know,” he added further.
The second round will start in a few hours. Do you think this extra night practice will help Bryson DeChambeau win the green jacket this week? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!
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