Bryson DeChambeau adds key club for The Open at Royal Birkdale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau has made a significant equipment change ahead of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. After disappointing performances in the earlier majors this year, he has decided to add a 60-degree wedge to his bag to enhance his bunker play. DeChambeau believes this club is essential for navigating the soft sand around the greens. While he acknowledges the tournament is not ideally suited to his skill set, he aims to improve his distance and spin control to perform better this week.
- •DeChambeau has missed cuts in all three majors this year.
- •He favors playing links courses more than in previous years.
- •The added 60-degree wedge is intended for better bunker performance.
- •Links course challenges require strong distance and spin control.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau decides on one club ‘he has to have’ in his bag for The Open at Royal Birkdale
"Bryson DeChambeau will be determined to end his 2026 major season on a high after three bitterly disappointing performances so far this year. DeChambeau has missed the cut at all three major championships so far, but he still has one more chance to turn 2026 into a memorable year.
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