Bryson DeChambeau Struggles With Abstract Nature of Augusta National

Bryson DeChambeau’s chances at next year’s Masters aren’t looking great, according to NBC Sports analyst Brandel Chamblee, who thinks the big-hitting LIV golfer just isn’t built for Augusta National’s tricky layout.

“He’s too linear, and that golf course is too abstract,” Chamblee said during Tuesday’s Golf Central Live press conference.

It’s a pretty harsh take, especially considering DeChambeau just had his best-ever Masters finish last April, landing in sixth place after an incredible opening round of 65.

That performance was a huge improvement for DeChambeau, who had never cracked the top-20 in seven previous tries and missed the cut in both 2022 and 2023.

But Chamblee isn’t buying it as a breakthrough moment.

“Of course, he’s a phenomenal player,” Chamblee admitted. “But it’s just not a great fit for him.”

Here’s why: In the last 25 years, Masters winners have made just six double bogeys total in 1,800 holes played while winning. That’s a tiny 0.003% error rate. DeChambeau? He averages almost two and a half double bogeys every time he plays Augusta.

His recent form isn’t helping his case either. While he’s managed a couple top-10 finishes on the LIV tour this year, his putting has been shaky – losing ground to the field in three of his four starts.

The stats tell a concerning story:
– Scoring average at Augusta: 72.75
– Made cuts: 6 out of 8 tries
– Under-par rounds: Only 7 total
– Best round: 65
– Worst round: 80

Despite Chamblee’s doubts, the oddsmakers seem more optimistic. DraftKings has DeChambeau at +2000 odds, making him the seventh favorite to win next year’s Masters.

Remember when DeChambeau once called Augusta National a par-67? That kind of confidence might come in handy as he tries to prove Chamblee wrong in 2025.