Why Bryson DeChambeau Purposely Mishits Some Shots

Bryson DeChambeau is known for many things on the golf course – his unique swing, his incredible distance off the tee, and his occasional outbursts. But one thing that often goes unnoticed is his deliberate decision to mishit some shots.

DeChambeau admitted that he would adopt the strategy when he was playing poorly. He reasoned that by intentionally hitting a bad shot while in a poor position, he was ensuring his next shot is from a better position.

During the Memorial Tournament, DeChambeau deliberately pulled his tee shot on the 16th hole because he realized it was a par 5 and he could still reach it in two shots if he hit the next one well. He later commented “If I miss it left, I can hit a good shot in there and still get up-and-down for birdie.”

Critics have labeled this strategy as “gamesmanship” and “ungentlemanly conduct.” However, DeChambeau’s win at the Memorial Tournament suggests that this tactic can be effective. Only time will tell if this risky approach will continue to pay off for DeChambeau.