Bryson DeChambeau takes absurd shortcut, hits 417-yard mega-drive at Ryder Cup. ... But on Friday at the Ryder Cup, that's precisely what Bryson DeChambeau did. Standing on the tee box of the par-5, which was playing a meagre 581 yards, DeChambeau stared out at the fairway, and then he turned right.

Who drove a par-5?

Well, during Saturday's third round, DeChambeau did it. On the 555-yard, par-5 sixth hole, DeChambeau's shot across the water flew for an incredible 370 yards, and the 27-year-old player almost immediate celebration is perfect.

Did they ever find Bryson DeChambeau's ball?

DeChambeau was not able to locate his ball under the allocated three minutes searching time, but after a PGA Tour rules official reviewed the footage, it was understood that a fan had picked up his ball and walked away with it.

Did Bryson go for it on 6?

Watch: Bryson DeChambeau (sort of) tries to drive green on par-5 6th at Arnold Palmer Invitational. ORLANDO — Well, he finally did it. ... The wind was slightly into him that day, and he said he'd only go for it during the Arnold Palmer Invitational competition if he got the right wind.

Did Bryson DeChambeau drive the green?

Bryson DeChambeau flexed his muscles for the crowd on the first tee box at the Ryder Cup, then took out his driver and drove the green on the 370-yard par 4. He raised his putter in the air and walked to the green more 350 yards away.

Bryson DeChambeau’s monster drive on par-5 at Arnold Palmer Invitational

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Did Bryson drive the 6th at Bay Hill?

Bryson DeChambeau took the aggressive route off the tee at Bay Hill's sixth hole and tried to drive the green on the par-five! Although DeChambeau didn't go for the green directly, he smashed a monster 370-yard drive over the water and threw both arms in the air as his ball ran through the fairway and into the rough.

What driver is Bryson DeChambeau using Arnold Palmer?

DeChambeau's driver is a Cobra King Tour LTD that the company first debuted on 2016.

Has anyone ever driven the green on a par-5?

The first occurred in 1962, when Larry Bruce drove into the hole over a stand of trees on the 480-yard dogleg right par-5 fifth hole at Hope Country Club in Arkansas, USA.

Has anyone drived the 6th hole at Bay Hill?

It's a 350-yard carry to the green. Twenty-three years ago, Daly recorded one of the most memorable one-hole performances in the history of the game on No. 6 at Bay Hill. During his final round at the 1998 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Daly attempted to drive the lake with his 3-wood.

What clubs do DeChambeau use?

Bryson's four and five irons are high-launching, cavity-backed Cobra Speedzone One Length irons while the rest of his set are Cobra King Forged Tour One Length Irons - built for performance and workability but now superseded by Cobra King Forged Tec One Irons.

How far was Bryson DeChambeau drive?

Bryson DeChambeau, who led the PGA Tour in driving distance this season (323.7 yards), can use his great length to create an incredible advantage at times.

What hole did Bryson Drive?

Bryson DeChambeau takes absurd shortcut, hits 417-yard mega-drive at Ryder Cup. On paper, the par-5 fifth hole at Whistling Straits is a three-shot, 605-yard par-5. Up close, it is all of that distance — an arching, dogleg-right that features two forced carries on a good day.

What hole did DeChambeau drive over the water?

Bryson DeChambeau has entertained and delighted fans at the Arnold Palmer Invitational by smashing a 338 metre drive over a lake at the Bay Hill Golf Club's fearsome sixth hole.

How far can DeChambeau hit a golf ball?

When it comes to the driver, Bryson DeChambeau can comfortably strike the ball well beyond 300 yards. It has become such an effortless task for him to get it past 300. In fact, the average distance DeChambeau can get with his driver is 325 yards!

Who has hit a golf ball the farthest?

The world record recognized by Guinness World Records as the longest drive in a competition is 515 yards (471 m) by 64-year-old Mike Austin in 1974 at the US Senior National Open Qualifier with a 43.5" steel shafted persimmon wood driver.

Has there ever been a hole in one on a par 5?

It's a "1" on a par 5, which believe it or not, has actually happened a handful of times. ... The first occurred in 1962, when Larry Bruce drove into the hole over a stand of trees on the 480-yard dogleg right par-5 fifth hole at Hope Country Club in Arkansas, USA.

What is an ostrich in golf?

The term "ostrich" is used to describe the completion of a hole using five fewer strokes than the par. ... In other words, the golfer must place the ball in the hole on the very first shot attempt. It is for this reason that ostriches are very rare in golf.

Has anyone gotten an ostrich in golf?

And, as we said, as far as we know there has never been an ostrich — a score of 5-under-par on a single golf hole — anywhere, any time. The first issue is that most golfers go our entire lives without ever playing a par-6 hole. ... The second issue: Even if you play a par-6, you're playing a hole more than 600 yards long.

Has anyone ever birdied all 18 holes?

The lowest golf score over an 18 hole course (male) is 55, and was achieved by Rhein Gibson (Australia) at the River Oaks Golf Club in Edmond, Oklahoma, USA on 12 May 2012. ... Rhein's round included 2 eagles and 12 birdies, and the rest of the holes were par for the course.

What driver is Jordan Spieth using?

Jordan Spieth uses the Titleist TSi3 golf driver.

What driver does koepka use?

Koepka's SIM2 driver is joined to a Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 70 TX shaft. While he has flirted with both TaylorMade's SIM driver range and Callaway's Mavrik Sub Zero driver, Koepka has been relying on a TaylorMade M5 driver for over three years.

What shaft does Bryson DeChambeau use?

DeChambeau's driver is Cobra's King Speedzone with an L.A. Golf prototype shaft made just for DeChambeau. The loft is 5.5 degrees—similar to what most long-drive competitors use.

What is Rory McIlroy longest drive?

Sun, 9 May 2021. Rory McIlroy unleashed the longest drive since 2017 on the par-4 2nd hole at Quail Hollow during the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship. McIlroy, 32, ripped his TaylorMade SIM2 driver and cut the corner, sending his ball a mammoth 372 yards into the semi rough.