Bryson DeChambeau is confident about his chances at the Oakmont Country Club this year… or is he? After a practice round at the course, which has undergone significant upgrades under Gil Hanse and Jim Wagner, including new tees that have added nearly 150 yards to some holes, DeChambeau’s confidence is put to the test. In his latest YouTube update, he discussed the challenging setup .
“I feel comfortable with my new power. With how comfortable I am right now, I think I’ve got a good chance this year. Apparently, they’re predicting over par for the winning score of this US Open. Yeah, yeah, if the wind picks up, this place is a nightmare to deal with,” he noted. Despite his impressive stats, including ranking T7 in fairway hit percentage and excelling in scrambling with a percentage of