Faldo criticizes DeChambeau for lacking strategy at Royal Birkdale
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 11:44 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Nick Faldo has sharply criticized Bryson DeChambeau, claiming he demonstrates "zero clue of strategy" regarding links golf. This comment comes as DeChambeau aims to overcome an undesirable streak of performances in major tournaments at Royal Birkdale. Faldo's remarks highlight ongoing concerns about DeChambeau's approach to the course's challenges. As play continues, attention remains on how DeChambeau responds to this criticism.
- •Nick Faldo accuses Bryson DeChambeau of having 'zero strategy'.
- •Criticism emerges ahead of play at Royal Birkdale.
- •DeChambeau aims to break a poor major performance streak.
- 2:50 PMESPN — Faldo blasts Bryson: 'Zero strategy' for links gol...
- 12:33 PMESPN Golf — Faldo tears into DeChambeau: 'Zero strategy'
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Sir Nick Faldo tells Bryson DeChambeau ‘he has zero clue’ after his comments, ‘I’d say it to his face’
"Sir Nick Faldo has suggested that Bryson DeChambeau is in for another nasty surprise at The Open Championship if he expects to be able to overpower Royal Birkdale over the coming days. DeChambeau is, once again, one of the most intriguing figures teeing it up in Southport this week.
"Nick Faldo has accused Bryson DeChambeau of having "zero clue of strategy" when it comes to links golf, as the American looks to end an unwanted major streak at Royal Birkdale.
"Nick Faldo has accused Bryson DeChambeau of having "zero clue of strategy" when it comes to links golf, as the American looks to end an unwanted major streak at Royal Birkdale.
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External links- ESPNJul 14, 2026, 2:50 PMFaldo blasts Bryson: 'Zero strategy' for links gol...
Nick Faldo has accused Bryson DeChambeau of having "zero clue of strategy" when it comes to links golf, as the American looks to end an unwanted major streak at Royal Birkdale.
- ESPN GolfJul 14, 2026, 12:33 PMFaldo tears into DeChambeau: 'Zero strategy'
Nick Faldo has accused Bryson DeChambeau of having "zero clue of strategy" when it comes to links golf, as the American looks to end an unwanted major streak at Royal Birkdale.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 12:30 PMSir Nick Faldo tells Bryson DeChambeau ‘he has zero clue’ after his comments, ‘I’d say it to his face’
Sir Nick Faldo has suggested that Bryson DeChambeau is in for another nasty surprise at The Open Championship if he expects to be able to overpower Royal Birkdale over the coming days. DeChambeau is, once again, one of the most intriguing figures teeing it up in Southport this week.
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