Bryson DeChambeau's Performance Draws Unwavering Attention at The Open

Key points:

DeChambeau receives immense gallery attention despite his controversial presence.
The crowd reacts with a mix of support and skepticism to his every move.
His handling of the two-stroke penalty garners both sympathy and criticism.

What Happened

Bryson DeChambeau's Performance Draws Unwavering Attention at The Open

The opening shot of Bryson DeChambeau at Royal Birkdale drew a large crowd, who gathered around the ball as it flew into the distance, pitches, skips, and tumbles into the rough left of the fairway. By the time DeChambeau reached the ball, people were standing on tiptoes, perched on mounds, tilting sideways to peer around those in front pressing against the ropes. Someone shouted out 'Careful Bryson!' as he waded into the rough and everyone laughed. Looking around, you notice how many people are watching all this through their phones.

Did you even go to the Open if you didn’t get to see him? There are 156 great players in this Open and DeChambeau was out playing with one of them on Saturday. The man’s YouTube channel has more subscribers than most PGA Tour events have TV viewers.

The incident at Royal Birkdale has once again thrust DeChambeau into the spotlight, despite his final score not necessarily reflecting the level of engagement he receives from the crowd. With a score of one under for his round and six under for the championship but still one shot behind, it is clear that his presence alone remains a topic of great interest.

What Comes Next

The golfing world will continue to have opinions on DeChambeau's performance and character. Whether he wins The Open or not, come Sunday, his name will still be on everyone's lips. His unique presence is likely to ensure that his impact extends far beyond just the scoresheet.

Source: The Guardian

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