Bryson DeChambeau is not a long-drive world champion, but he impressed everyone who witnessed the last four days of competition in Mesquite, Nevada.
DeChambeau advanced to the quarterfinals of the Professional Long Driver’s Association World Championship, but his drive of 391 yards wasn’t enough to advance out of his group and into the semis.
Traveling from the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, straight to the desert, DeChambeau advanced each of the first three days to reach Friday’s Round of 16.
As an example of the skill level he faced, DeChambeau hit a drive of 406 yards in his first set – with a ball speed of 218 mph – but finished second to Germany’s Martin Borgmeier, who went 416.