Bryson DeChambeau shared some personal insights into his last round at the Masters. Looking back, he said he was proud and humbled, but emotionally drained by the experience. He made a point to say that although there were some failures, he learned a lot more about the positives from the tournament. DeChambeau came into the final round looking to improve his position. He was two shots behind Rory McIlroy as he sought his first Masters win.
Needless to say, throughout the round, the greens were a constant culprit for DeChambeau. He admitted to not realizing how firm and fast they had become since Saturday, stating, “I’ve never seen a putt faster than that. Those greens got really fast. The agronomists here at Augusta National and the Masters, they know how to play complete tricks on you.” This newfound speed contributed to an inconsistent putting performance, as exemplified by his third hole, where he executed his approach perfectly but saw his putt roll nine feet past the hole.
DeChambeau’s struggles extended beyond the greens. For starters, he knew that wasn’t putting his irons to use all day every day. The problem was that made him keep striking the heel of the club. He made it clear that he wanted to improve this facet of his game. You’re going to see some new stuff here very, very soon, which hopefully will help me optimize my game to an even greater level. Super excited about it, actually.
Despite these challenges, DeChambeau showcased his resilience. He managed to hit 11 greens in regulation on Sunday but began the day tied for 43rd in that category. He started his day with a flurry making birdie on the second hole for a one-shot advantage. Then, he floundered with back-to-back bogeys on the third and fourth hole.
Things went south even more on the par-5 13th when DeChambeau’s third shot went off the green and ricocheted into the water. He made his first double bogey of the week on the 11th hole. Then, he finished his round with a bogey on the 17th hole to card a 75.
Reflecting on McIlroy’s performance, DeChambeau noted a connection between their experiences, stating he could relate to McIlroy’s ups and downs as they both chased their first Masters title.
“He wouldn’t talk to me. He was just like — just being focused, I guess. It’s not me, though.” – Bryson DeChambeau
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