Bryson DeChambeau back in the game after shooting his own version of Masters par
Golf’s biggest hitter finally cards the 67 he thought would be straightforward at Augusta National and charges up the leaderboard on day two.
It didn't go down well. Social media poured scorn, the men in Green Jackets raised an eyebrow and, inevitably, the golfing gods plotted revenge.
The 67 looked even further away in round one on Thursday. DeChambeau got it all wrong and limped to a 4-over 76.
That left him a massive 11 shots behind leader Justin Rose and in danger of missing the cut.
🌳 Birdie from the trees for @B_DeChambeau 🌳
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 9, 2021
He’s 1-under thru 36 holes.
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And the bookies agree. After being way down the betting at start of play, DeChambeau is now 25/1 with Paddy Power to win the Green Jacket.
Bryson DeChambeau stats
Fairways hit in R2: 8 of 14
Greens hit in R2: 15 of 18
Sand Saves in R2: 0 of 2
Putting Per GIR: 1.61
On whether he's working the course out
On solving a bit more of the puzzle today
"I think if I could just ball strike it a little bit better. Felt like my iron play was great. We didn't hit it long too many times today. I was proud of that. If I can keep myself positive, in a positive mindset and towards making a lot of birdies, you never know."
On how difficult it is to back up a low round with another
"I think that's why it's so difficult is that it's just variable. Golf is a variable game."