WATCH: Bryson DeChambeau Hits Monster Drive At Bay Hill
WATCH: Bryson DeChambeau Hits Monster Drive At Bay Hill
Bryson DeChambeau recorded a 368 yard drive on the par-5 sixth hole in his third round on Saturday.
WATCH: Bryson DeChambeau Hits Monster Drive At Bay Hill
American Bryson DeChambeau smashed his drive right across the lake on the par-5 sixth hole to much fanfare and excitement on Saturday.
DeChambeau had been hinting in the build-up to the tournament that the 555-yard hole was in-fact driveable, with it being a 350-yard carry over the lake.
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In the practice and opening two rounds, the wind had not been favourable for the current US Open champion, but that all changed on Saturday.
Teeing it up, DeChambeau didn't hold back, and his reaction said it all as a 194mph ball speed and near 370-yard carry meant he would have a flick with a wedge for his second shot.
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The American would go on to make birdie. However, focus was still on his tee shot and the drive we had just witnessed.
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Previously covering news, e-commerce and social media, he is now an Equipment Writer, specializing in fairway woods, wedges and golf balls.
Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round is a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine.
Matt’s current What’s in the Bag?
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9°)
Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Qi4D Tour (15° & 18°)
Irons: TaylorMade P7CB (4-PW)
Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, (50°, 56°, 60°)
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X
Ball: Titleist Pro V1