Bryson DeChambeau on why he’s competing in the World Long Drive Championship

[Circaflex]

I dont think he stands a chance against some of the real LD competitors. On his youtube, it was remarkable to see him grunting and huffing, I think maxing out at 212mph; then a LD comes up, no warmup and on the first swing is at 213.3.

[TiScape]

7 hours ago, bladehunter said:

Here’s a link.  
 

specifically when he speaks of the game , where it’s headed and pertaining to sports betting.  This conversation needs to be had now.  Before they ruin it. If not we will absolutely see a day when gamblers are yelling during swings , causing players to back off etc to actually effect the outcome.   I blame the tour completely.  They should  have never got in bed with Vegas.
 

meanwhile Brooks has said opposite.  Saying that “ we’re just likely any other sport.  You hear things. But it’s not too bad “ etc. 
 

 

 

He said some good stuff. But have to say when he opened the interview by comparing himself to Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk I rolled my eyes 🙄 If he really thinks people are against him, or give him a hard time specifically because he’s “different” and goes about golf differently than the masses, he’s not really getting it. I’d be willing to bet the farm if all he did was just go about golf differently, we wouldn’t be having these conversations.

Not that he gives a F what I think. But he will gain more of my respect when he takes some accountability. The whole they hate me because I’m a genius thing isn’t cutting it for me. 

Edited September 3, 2021 by TiScape

[bladehunter]

14 minutes ago, TiScape said:

He said some good stuff. But have to say when he opened the interview by comparing himself to Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk I rolled my eyes 🙄 If he really thinks people are against him, or give him a hard time specifically because he’s “different” and goes about golf differently than the masses, he’s not really getting it. I’d be willing to bet the farm if all he did was just go about golf differently, we wouldn’t be having these conversations.

Lol yea.   The funny thing is. I share some of that socially awkward thing.  Its hard to speak for someone else. But I often make comparisons like that , not meaning it how it sounds.  Just meaning a small part. Like if comparing golf swings. Might say “ I do this like jack “ etc.   Im not meaning to say I’ll win 20 majors.  Lol.   But at the time. For me. It’s very hard to see this as a problem.  Not until someone points it out that I can see it.  Even then I don’t get it.  And if irritated I may try to defend it.    
 

think of it like this. Bezos , and musk.  They’re humans.  ( as far as we know musk is , but I suspect other origins 😂) ….. they aren’t gods.  So I really don’t care that he said that. But I know it bothers others.    It kind of endears him to me in a weird way. If he truly doesn’t see equals , or more accurately , betters …. I can respect that.  This is the very mindset that musk and bezos use.   I feel this way. I can’t name a human that I feel less than.  It’s just not the way I think.   
 

im just speaking in mostly hypotheticals.  I’d love love love to sit down with him and bubba separately  and have a one on one.  Then I could have a real opinion on each.  My gut says they’re both good guys , more so than most.  
 

but to the point. I think it’s just that.  Nonconformity is always frowned upon by the herd.  He’s just doubled down and refused to change for them.  Bubba is much the same.    Bryson refused to talk to the media for a few weeks. Genius in my opinion.  He showed who needed who.  
 

Again. I’m putt off by some of his antics too. But part of that is just age gap.    But compared to Brooks , it’s not close who the bigger a-hole is.  Brooks just comes off as the rich spoiled kid we all knew in school.  Talented. Yes. But confident beyond his ability because of his born status.  

[TiScape]

17 minutes ago, bladehunter said:

Lol yea.   The funny thing is. I share some of that socially awkward thing.  Its hard to speak for someone else. But I often make comparisons like that , not meaning it how it sounds.  Just meaning a small part. Like if comparing golf swings. Might say “ I do this like jack “ etc.   Im not meaning to say I’ll win 20 majors.  Lol.   But at the time. For me. It’s very hard to see this as a problem.  Not until someone points it out that I can see it.  Even then I don’t get it.  And if irritated I may try to defend it.    
 

think of it like this. Bezos , and musk.  They’re humans.  ( as far as we know musk is , but I suspect other origins 😂) ….. they aren’t gods.  So I really don’t care that he said that. But I know it bothers others.    It kind of endears him to me in a weird way. If he truly doesn’t see equals , or more accurately , betters …. I can respect that.  This is the very mindset that musk and bezos use.   I feel this way. I can’t name a human that I feel less than.  It’s just not the way I think.   
 

im just speaking in mostly hypotheticals.  I’d love love love to sit down with him and bubba separately  and have a one on one.  Then I could have a real opinion on each.  My gut says they’re both good guys , more so than most.  
 

but to the point. I think it’s just that.  Nonconformity is always frowned upon by the herd.  He’s just doubled down and refused to change for them.  Bubba is much the same.    Bryson refused to talk to the media for a few weeks. Genius in my opinion.  He showed who needed who.  
 

Again. I’m putt off by some of his antics too. But part of that is just age gap.    But compared to Brooks , it’s not close who the bigger a-hole is.  Brooks just comes off as the rich spoiled kid we all knew in school.  Talented. Yes. But confident beyond his ability because of his born status.  

Sure, he can compare himself to whoever he wants. They are all innovators. Though him on a MUCH smaller scale. I just think it would be refreshing if he didn’t think that was the reason he rubs a lot of ppl the wrong way is all I’m saying. Accept why you are really polarizing to people, say F it I don’t care, or work on growing/changing.  

[bladehunter]

2 minutes ago, TiScape said:

Sure, he can compare himself to whoever he wants. They are all innovators. Though him on a MUCH smaller scale. I just think it would be refreshing if he didn’t think that was the reason he rubs a lot of ppl the wrong way is all I’m saying. Accept why you are really polarizing to people, say F it I don’t care, or work on growing/changing.  

I think he’s saying F it.  I don’t care.  I mean That’s the. Correct play.  Living while letting others pull the puppet strings by projecting their own weakness onto you , is the largest hinderance of progress in individuals.  Care not what others think.  It’s freeing.  

[TiScape]

22 minutes ago, bladehunter said:

I think he’s saying F it.  I don’t care.  I mean That’s the. Correct play.  Living while letting others pull the puppet strings by projecting their own weakness onto you , is the largest hinderance of progress in individuals.  Care not what others think.  It’s freeing.  

I agree it’s the right play. I just don’t sense that he’s saying F it though. And if he is it’s because he’s thinking ppl don’t like him because he’s a genius/innovator and ppl don’t always like those types of ppl. I think he’s still in denial, or just doesn’t want to see it. Just my opinion. Now I definitely think Brooks realizes why ppl don’t like him and he definitely doesn’t give a F! Haha

Edited September 3, 2021 by TiScape

[hoselpalooza]

1 hour ago, Circaflex said:

I dont think he stands a chance against some of the real LD competitors. On his youtube, it was remarkable to see him grunting and huffing, I think maxing out at 212mph; then a LD comes up, no warmup and on the first swing is at 213.3.

he made an interesting comment in the YouTube video somebody shared.
 

In sum, if Bryson can keep his spin rate down and get balls in the grid he can still be competitive with some of those guys at 212mph-215mph.

 

A lot of the LD guys lose distance because of too much spin, and I’ve seen plenty of sets where guys don’t move on because they can’t get it in the grid. Bryson has an advantage here IMO.

[sonnygolf]

On 8/23/2021 at 6:44 PM, Soloman1 said:

He's just after the lion's share of that ridiculous $40 million bonus the PGA Tour is handing out to players for being Social Media fools.

You nailed it!

 

This is the monster the pathetic pga tour has created. 

[bails74]

Where is the world long drive event being televised?

[Myherobobhope]

3 hours ago, bails74 said:

Where is the world long drive event being televised?

This is my question as well… golf Channel? Peacock?

[PhilsFanDrew]

Normally I have no interest in the World Long Drive Championship but I will admit with Bryson being in it I will at the very least give it a cursory glance.  I don't think he has a chance but I'm at least curious to see how he stacks up.  While I don't think his presence will massively boost ratings I do think it will add some viewers that otherwise wouldn't have been interested.  

[TLUBulldogGolf]

On 9/3/2021 at 2:57 PM, hoselpalooza said:

he made an interesting comment in the YouTube video somebody shared.
 

In sum, if Bryson can keep his spin rate down and get balls in the grid he can still be competitive with some of those guys at 212mph-215mph.

 

A lot of the LD guys lose distance because of too much spin, and I’ve seen plenty of sets where guys don’t move on because they can’t get it in the grid. Bryson has an advantage here IMO.

 

That's the one thing that I can see helping him advance decently far, though I don't think he has the speed to compete with the top guys. He will fill up the grid and more consistently hit it with good launch conditions. With it being in Mesquite I think that will go a long way. 

[smashdn]

https://www.si.com/golf/news/ryder-cup-2021-dishing-out-grades-for-every-players-performance-at-whistling-strait

 

I love it when the grades come out following the team events.

 

LD prep messed him up for the Ryder Cup though it seems.

[bails74]

Looks like you can watch a live stream here: https://prolongdrivers.com/

[Shilgy]

On 8/29/2021 at 4:25 PM, bladehunter said:

Wouldn’t he be more tuned into his wedge game , and stop with the sideshow rabbit holes ?  
 

im not on him. But.  Rahm and a few others are clearly after it . Bryson is working on YouTube and long drive as much as tour play.  

Damn, I said it earlier and I’ll say it agin.  He must easily be the most talented player in the world.

 

#7 IN THE WORLD and he’s not working at the right stuff?🤣

 

 

[grm24]

16 hours ago, Myherobobhope said:

This is my question as well… golf Channel? Peacock?

Nowhere. It's being streamed on the PLDA website.

 

This is not the same world long drive circuit (WLDA) that Golf Channel used to televise and owns. The WLDA was put up for sale by NBC in 2020 and there has been no buyer. Their last event was in 2019.

 

https://golf.com/news/world-long-drive-for-sale-golf-channel/

 

Here is the link to the PDLA website.

 

https://prolongdrivers.com/plda-world-championship

Edited September 28, 2021 by grm24

[bladehunter]

7 hours ago, Shilgy said:

Damn, I said it earlier and I’ll say it agin.  He must easily be the most talented player in the world.

 

#7 IN THE WORLD and he’s not working at the right stuff?🤣

 

 

Nah. I’ll eat those words.  I’m seeing improvements in his wedge game. They showed at the cup.  He had them dialed in .   He may well be going to prove us all wrong.  

[mesquite2]

I looked up his bracket yesterday, 18 hitters & I only recognized 2 names besides his & they are not top of the line hitters. Another bracket has 3 of the top hitters together. First place pays $50,000, way down from the $250,000 paid out some years ago. 

[bekgolf]

Bryson's group starts at 12PDT.  I'm kinda interested in seeing what happens.

[MikekiM]

Here's a link to the scoring.

 

https://wldc.infotreegolf.com/public/leaderboard/tournament/276/division/520

[Tpfol]

I'd love to see Dechambeau go head to head with Kyle Berkshire.

Provided Berkshire uses a 3 iron of course

[TiScape]

6 hours ago, mesquite2 said:

I looked up his bracket yesterday, 18 hitters & I only recognized 2 names besides his & they are not top of the line hitters. Another bracket has 3 of the top hitters together. First place pays $50,000, way down from the $250,000 paid out some years ago. 

So essentially a KFT, or minor league version of what we use to see on ESPN?

[RCGA]

6 hours ago, mesquite2 said:

First place pays $50,000, way down from the $250,000 paid out some years ago. 

 

And if Bryson wasn't involved, first place would be like a used GC Quad. 

Edited September 28, 2021 by RCGA

[miamistomp]

 Big crowd .... not

[bekgolf]

391 isn't too shabby.  Or maybe it's shabby, I'm not really into LD.

[EDT501]

Seems a little off to me that he was able to roll in with his own GCQuad and Trackman and get that live feedback when his competitors did not have that same advantage.

 

391 is better than a lot of people have been doing, but he seems about 5-10 yards short of the longer hitters today. Very, very good for a PGA pro coming off a Ryder Cup win, probably not super impressive for a dedicated LD guy.

[hoselpalooza]

Announcers just mentioned Bryson’s last ball would have won the set at 402y (or was it 405y?), but he didn’t get it off in time. 

 

edit: confirmed 405y

Edited September 28, 2021 by hoselpalooza

[Hankshank]

2 hours ago, MikekiM said:

Here's a link to the scoring.

 

https://wldc.infotreegolf.com/public/leaderboard/tournament/276/division/520

Thanks. Bryson in group C. Obviously doing well at the moment.

[bekgolf]

I had to go to Youtube to get the live feed.

 

[Hankshank]

Btw, who's "Ghost"?