The Open Championship is one of the four major tournaments in golf. Moreover, this year is the 150th edition of the Open Championship at St. Andrews, which is also known as the home of golf. Hence, Bryson DeChambeau made a few revelations about the prestigious event and how Tiger Woods’ victory at the Open Championship in 2005 inspired him.
Bryson said he always dreams of winning the Open Championship someday. And it would be very special if he could do it in the 150th edition at the home of golf. Moreover, his distance off the tee will be a great advantage for him. “A couple of people have told me that my length will be a massive advantage if I can hit it straight,” said Bryson.
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“If I can do that, hopefully, I can gain a pretty big advantage and give myself a great opportunity to win there at the home of golf. It would be pretty special.” Furthermore, Bryson revealed he would leave the earth if he wins the 150th Open this year, “I’d be ok if I just left this earth, at that point,” said Bryson.
Bryson DeChambeau reveals how Tiger Woods’ win at the 2005 Open Championship inspired him
Tiger Woods has had an incredible influence on most of the current generation golfers. He was the hero for most golfers and has inspired them to take up this wonderful sport as a career.
“Tiger inspired me a lot,” said Bryson. “Watching him win in 2005, I believe it was one of those things I will never forget.” Hence, after watching this incredible victory, DeChambeau was imitating being at the Open Championship.
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How special would victory in The 150th Open be for @b_dechambeau?
"I'd be ok if I just left this earth at that point" 😄#Rolex#TheJourney pic.twitter.com/OeueYE3T0h
— The Open (@TheOpen) April 15, 2022
Meanwhile, Bryson recently underwent wrist surgery. He shared the news on his social media platforms and informed everyone about this incident. Moreover, the wrist had been troubling him since the 2022 Farmers Insurance Open. He is hoping to once again compete at the highest level in about two months. With his recent wrist surgery, in all likelihood, he is all set to miss the PGA Championship that gets underway on May 19.
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However, with the recent surgery, he will hopefully give him relief from the pain. And give him back the strength to hit bombs off the tee soon.