Faldo criticizes DeChambeau's links golf strategy ahead of The Open

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Faldo criticizes DeChambeau's links golf strategy ahead of The Open
Summary

Sir Nick Faldo expressed strong criticism of Bryson DeChambeau's approach to links golf, stating he has 'zero clue of strategy'. DeChambeau aims to end a streak of missing cuts in his last three major starts at The Open at Royal Birkdale. Faldo, a three-time Open champion, emphasized the need for a conservative strategy rather than an aggressive one. DeChambeau previously struggled in last year's Open Championship, finishing tied for 10th but starting with a challenging round. He is set to use a new 3D-printed club set at the tournament.

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  • •Bryson DeChambeau misses cuts in last three major championships.
  • •Faldo suggests a conservative strategy is necessary for links golf.
  • •DeChambeau finished tied for 10th in last year's Open Championship.
  • •He plans to use a new set of 3D-printed clubs at Royal Birkdale.
  • •The Open begins on July 14, 2026.
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Sir Nick Faldo believes Bryson DeChambeau has "zero clue of strategy" when it comes to playing links golf.

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