Bryson Drives It 370 Yards At Bay Hill's 6th
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He’s been pondering driving the green, gave it a bit of a look Friday and on Saturday of the Arnold Palmer Invitational but the wind wasn’t quite to his liking. We don’t know the wind numbers because NBC is resting their on-screen windometer for bigger events. Or it’s a COVID thing.
Saturday with apparently a wind to his liking, Bryson DeChambeau took the boldest line known in tournament history during a third round 68. He trails Lee Westwood by one heading into Sunday’s final round.
From Brentley Romine’s GolfChannel.com story on DeChambeau’s bold play:
"For the most part, that's a shot that I know I can do, and I was able to accomplish that," DeChambeau said. "I would have done it without the fans, but the fans definitely edged me on a little bit and it was fun to give them what they wanted."
Feeling the energy, DeChambeau stepped up to the plate, gave it a mighty lash and watched the ball sail over the water. With the ball still in the air, DeChambeau raised both arms in the air and pointed to the sky.
"It was amazing," DeChambeau said. "It felt like I won a tournament there."
Almost.
Romine also shared these numbers. Look at that 23 yards of roll! More than 5% of the 370!
Here are some of the numbers:
• Carry: 347 yards
• Total distance: 370 yards
• Clubhead speed: 137 mph
• Ball speed: 196 mph
• Smash factor: 1.43
• Launch angle: 11.9 degrees
• Apex: 124 feet
The big shot and World Long Drive reaction.
