Bryson DeChambeau got off to a hot start this week LIV Golf Adelaide event on Wednesday. of two-time major winner is eyeing a win thanks to his opening round, but it was his worst shot of the day that drew the most attention.
That’s because on Wednesday, DeChambeau, one of the world’s greatest golfers, came out on top. But somehow that drive ended up in the fairway, 245 yards from the tee.
Here’s what you need to know.
DeChambeau confused on top of car: ‘Did I hit the ground?’
This week’s LIV Golf Adelaide event is being played at Grange Golf Club in Australia. It was on Grange’s 10th hole where DeChambeau’s shocking loss occurred Wednesday.
The 10th is a 529-yard par-5, so standing on the tee, DeChambeau had eagle on his mind. To make the eagle, he had to do what he does best: bomb a car as far from the hole as possible.
But when DeChambeau jumped on top, something went terribly wrong. His club seemed to make contact with the ground before impact, sending his ball screeching forward just a meter off the ground.
Television cameras caught the ball streaking down the middle of the fairway as a dazed DeChambeau looked on from the tee.
of two-time US Open champion then turned from his box and asked, “Did I hit him on the ground or was he just punched?”
Check out the shot below.
The TV LIV cast members appeared even more surprised than Bryson. with David Feherty declaring, “There’s something you don’t see every day. A cool skull.”
Incredibly, DeChambeau’s ball still traveled 245 yards down the fairway. From there, he hit a 288-yard approach that landed safely on the green. A two-putt lead to an impossible birdie.
But the news gets better for Bryson fans. His bogey on No. 10 was one of seven birdies he made in Round 1. That left him tied for the lead with Marc Leishman at six under with three rounds to play.
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