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Considering Bryson DeChambeau has missed his last three major championship cuts, it’s understandable why CBS analyst Johnson Wagner predicted DeChambeau would miss the Open cut. DeChambeau recently opened up on YouTube about why he skipped the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. It looks like his game is up as we enter the final Major of the year. The Open Championship takes place at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.
As the LIV Golf Tour enters its final days, DeChambeau’s future in professional golf presents more questions than answers. Through 2026, it was ranked in the top 10 in six of the last eight specialties. However, the Open has proven to be the only tournament where DeChambeau has yet to make a big impression.
Wagner agrees: “I was going to mention Bryson because he doesn’t need to win the next major, he needs to make the cut. He was terrible. It was absolutely terrible. The only time he’s played well at the Open in recent years was last year, and it was only the last three rounds when the wind died down.”
Bryson DeChambeau’s Game Isn’t Made for the Open Championship
GettyDeChambeau’s history at the Open Championships. Aside from two top-10 finishes, his best finish was T-33 with three misses.
DeChambeau’s profile is designed to excel on golf courses; although this strategy was hardly ideal. His approach game and short game have deteriorated significantly, leaving him unable to utilize his abilities off the tee. While this style of play can be successful at other major tournaments, the Open Championship rotation courses require finesse. Golfers must be able to control the flight of the ball in the wind.
Wagner said: “He’s not cut out for the Open. I’d say he has a much better chance of missing the cut at Royal Birkdale than he does of even making it.”
Before DeChambeau can even be considered a contender to win the Open Championship, he must make strides in his development. Approaching the game and playing around the greens at this time will not lead to consistent success at major championships as we have seen in the past.
Bryson DeChambeau Statistical Profile
GettyLate-night conversations with AI bots didn’t seem to solve DeChambeau’s problems.
DeChambeau ranks in the 99th percentile on the tee, 75th percentile on the approach, 36th percentile on the greens and 73rd percentile on the putting. However, from 50 to 150 yards, it only ranks in the 50th percentile. This means his wedge play is world average. If you factor in his play on the greens, he is absolutely a below average wedge player.
Considering how poor his driving accuracy is, his meager wedge management acumen eliminates any benefit his distance provides. DeChambeau performs much better with his longer irons, averaging around the 80th percentile from 150 to 200 or more. If he sacrifices some distance for accuracy, perhaps DeChambeau can have some success at the Open this season. However, his stubbornness about course strategy will continue to hold him back until he adjusts.
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