While it’s preposterous to even think someone would record the first 59 in Major championship history this week, the current low mark of 62 isn’t out of the question.
It’s a conversation that has been amplified in 2020, partially due to the R&A and USGA’s Distance Insights Project but mostly because of Bryson DeChambeau.
Cheer for Bryson DeChambeau to drive the first green this week at Augusta National Golf Club. There could be added entertainment value via Sir Nick Faldo.
Golf Channel reported that it’s the first time since at least 2002 that the dogleg left hole was driven. We’re going to say it’s very likely this was a first.
If there’s one thing we know about DeChambeau, it’s that neither he nor his brain can linger too long in one place. While the rest of us are studying what he’s done with his body, his clubs, his diet, his putting technique and more, he’s already on to the next thing. Guaranteed.
It’s all in the name of chasing even more distance for a player who led the PGA Tour in driving distance during the 2019-20 season at 322.1 yards (294.5 metres) a pop and bashed his way to the trophy at Winged Foot.
Australian Golf Digest
