[Golf Topic] 'Hulk' DeChambeau "Expecting Long Drives at The Open Too~"

Bryson DeChambeau is putting on the 18th hole during the Open practice round. Sandwich, England - Getty Images/Multibits

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] ○…‘Hulk’ Bryson DeChambeau (USA) is showcasing powerful long drives at the ‘oldest major’ The Open Championship (total prize money $11.5 million).

On the 14th (Korean time), after finishing a practice round at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England (par 70, 7,189 yards), he said, "If possible, I want to play my way by hitting tee shots far and then handling the next shot with a wedge," emphasizing, "It is advantageous to hit long drives anywhere." Since last year, he has dramatically increased his driving distance, hitting drives around 350 yards and attacking the green from close range, sweeping the tour with this method.

Both of his two wins this season were achieved by actively utilizing the advantage of long drives. In the US Open last September, armed with long and tough roughs, he also aggressively applied this strategy to reach the top. However, in the last three Open Championships, he missed the cut twice and once finished a disappointing tied 51st place. He analyzed, "At The Open, even if you hit long drives, you have to be accurate," adding, "Even if you hit 300 yards, if the ball lands in the long grass, attacking the green is not easy."

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