Golf Challenge with Bryson DeChambeau - Handicap using 3 Clubs

Overview

• The challenge: Bryson DeChambeau allowed to use only three clubs (driver, 7-iron, putter) for a 9-hole 1v1 match.

Selected Clubs

• Driver
• 7-iron
• Putter

Highlights by Hole

Hole 1

• Bryson's drive lands on the green, but rolls off the back.
• Both Bryson and the challenger start with bogeys.

Hole 2 (Par 5)

• Long drive by Bryson; 4 iron from the challenger.
• Bryson misses the green and ends up in bunker; hit a bump and run with a 7-iron.
• Both players end up with pars.

Hole 3

• Par 3, 173 yards; both players on green.
• Bryson manages a par, challenger makes birdie.

Hole 4

• Par 4; both players hit the fairway.
• Bryson hits 7-iron to just short of the green.
• The challenger makes birdie; Bryson manages par.

Hole 5 (Par 4)

• Both with good drives; long approach for Bryson.
• Bryson hits a 220-yard 7-iron but short of the green.
• Both players make birdies.

Hole 6 (Par 3)

• Bryson opts for 7-iron; challenger uses 8-iron.
• Both make pars.

Hole 7 (Par 4, downhill)

• Bryson hits a long drive past 400 yards.
• Both players hit greens with tough approaches; Bryson makes par, challenger makes birdie.

Hole 8

• Bryson reaches green-side bunker; challenger hits an excellent approach.
• Bryson struggles from bunker, ends up double bogey; challenger makes par.

Hole 9

• Drivable par 4; Bryson reaches green, challenger follows with safe layup.
• Challenger makes par; Bryson attempts for eagle.
• Final scores: Bryson 1 under par, challenger 2 under par.

Key Points

• Bryson was handicapped significantly but still maintained competitive performance.
• Difficulty of challenge evident; Bryson adapted well despite struggling with 7-iron for short-range shots.
• Emphasis on hitting accurate drives and effective 7-iron shots.
• The challenger needed to consistently make pars and occasional birdies to maintain the lead.
• Interesting dynamics in sportsmanship and competition.

Conclusion

• Both players demonstrated high skill levels; Bryson’s performance with minimal clubs is noteworthy.
• This challenging format emphasizes adaptability and showcases Bryson’s golf skills despite constraints.

Call to Action

• The challenge aimed at increasing subscriber counts; both channels (challenger’s and Bryson’s) are pushing for 1 million subscribers.

Tips and Observations

• Effective use of strategic club selection can heavily impact game performance.
• Practicing with fewer clubs could help improve versatility in a player’s game.

Fun Fact

• Bryson’s incredible long driving ability was highlighted throughout the challenge, including a 400+ yard drive.