19th Hole
Bryson DeChambeau watches on in awe at 302-yard 8-iron strike
The world of golf has watched on in amazement at the distance feats Bryson DeChambeau has achieved in 2020, but this week it was the Californian’s turn to watch admiringly as reigning World Long Drive champion Kyle Berkshire pushed the boundaries with an 8-iron.
In an Instagram video, DeChambeau watched Berkshire pull off the incredible achievement of striking his 8-iron 302-yards, which included a 290-yard carry and 169.4 mph ball speed.
Check out the astonishing strike below.
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As DeChambeau rightly notes in the video, the 302-yard 8-iron is further than the average drive on the PGA Tour, and over 130 yards longer than the average pro hits his 8-iron.
Berkshire holds the world record ball speed for a drive at 228 mph which he achieved at the 2019 World Long Drive Championship, and earlier this year hit his lob wedge a monstrous 260-yards.
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Bryson’s current situation with Cobra revealed as he uses TaylorMade driver at Saudi International
At this week’s Saudi International, Bryson DeChambeau surprised golf fans by putting TaylorMade’s Stealth Plus 2 driver in the bag. Bryson has been a long time staffer at Cobra Golf and it was a shock to see the 28-year-old with a driver from a different OEM to begin his season.
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Per Dan Rapaport of Barstool Sports, a Cobra rep has confirmed that Bryson is simply out of contract with the brand, but that the two parties are currently in discussion about this year and the future.
Regarding Bryson gaming the TaylorMade Stealth this week in Saudi Arabia…a Cobra rep confirms that Bryson DeChambeau is not currently on staff with Cobra as his contract was up at the end of 2022.
“We are in discussions about 2023 and the future.”
— Dan Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) February 3, 2023
In our forums, our members have been discussing the changeup from DeChambeau, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- FifeRiviera: “Honestly Cobra woods are the single most underrated pieces of equipment on the market.”
- Lacey Underall: “Just my guess – everyone on LIV will be an equipment free agent soon.”
- KimmerBH: “Never been a fan of Bryson but I do miss seeing him play every week along with some others that went to LIV. He was definitely entertaining to watch, I’ll give him that.”
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‘Sums up my life in the golf industry’ – Paige Spiranac on polarizing Phil Mickelson tweet
After a long break from Twitter, Phil Mickelson was extremely active on Twitter yesterday. His resurgence resulted in the golf world reacting for most of the day.
Paige Spiranac used one of Phil’s tweets to “sum up” what it was like to be a female in the golf industry.
Sums up my life in the golf industry lol pic.twitter.com/5bVIYUqxEW
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) February 3, 2023
The tweet seemed to be a joke, and to be clear the tweet Phil shared wasn’t directed towards Spiranac, yet some Lefty detractors weighed in calling the tweet “misogynistic.”
The full context of the tweet is here:
Here’s the context pic.twitter.com/urNM5XfdTE
— Tyler Mathieu (@TylerMathieu15) February 3, 2023
We can be sure that as long as Mickelson is this active on Twitter, the app will be buzzing with golf personalities and their reactions.
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‘The hypocrisy is astounding’ – Phil Mickelson takes aim at RBC for missing logo at Saudi International
This morning, Cameron Young played the first round of this week’s Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.
As noticed by Twitter user “EPatGolf”, the 25-year-old PGA Tour player was missing the RBC logo that is typically on his sleeve.
https://t.co/8rD4cuBwiX pic.twitter.com/QK6X5VuL0F
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) February 2, 2023
Patterson speculated that the reason for the missing logo was RBC’s reluctance to be associated with golf being played in Saudi Arabia.
Never a stranger to controversy, Phil Mickelson weighed in on the topic, accusing RBC of hypocrisy.
RBC was part of the team that brought Aramco public and they made many $ millions on the deal. The hypocrisy is astounding ?
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) February 2, 2023
Mickelson has been extremely active on Twitter lately and replied to a Danny Woodhead tweet just a short while ago about a potential LIV vs PGA Tour match with Tiger Woods and Phil as captains, even managing a little dig at his long-time foe.
It sounds great,but we would dominate them so soundly and it would be over so quick that tv would have to fill an hour of dead time. That’s why it’s not happening at this time ????
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) February 2, 2023
Tell him he can use a cart
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) February 2, 2023
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Corey
Dec 28, 2020 at 1:15 pm
Let’s see the spin rate. Otherwise, calling BS. 170 ball speed will get you to 300 ONLY under ideal launch and spin rate. At standard 8-iron launch, he would need a spin rate of less than 1,500.
So, yes, calling BS.
See Ping’s optimum launch and spin matrix.
HKO
Dec 25, 2020 at 3:57 pm
you drove a chevy cobalt 180mph. what’s the point?
tom
Dec 20, 2020 at 12:40 pm
oh my back!!!
Dryson
Dec 19, 2020 at 4:47 pm
Looks like he sculled it.
Nick Price
Dec 19, 2020 at 3:50 pm
Yeah, but can he putt?
Freddie J
Dec 19, 2020 at 11:04 am
This was amazing. I just hope Kyle and Bryson do not hurt themselves or destroy their backs.
Slim
Dec 18, 2020 at 11:56 pm
As Bryson says “teach a horse to fish, but you can’t make him drink water.”
Mark
Dec 17, 2020 at 6:49 pm
There are so many fragile egos here. Just because you can’t hit your 8 iron (or driver) that far doesn’t mean someone else can’t. Kyle is a very talented golfer, too.
Benny
Dec 18, 2020 at 8:19 am
Well said Mark. Look at how that dudes goes after it. Wtf!
I believe every bit of it. The ball was in the virtual air for 7 seconds. Why would they post it otherwise?
“Who cares”? Love it and its fun for the game. Shut your traps!!
Snowflake Nation
Dec 19, 2020 at 1:52 pm
Stop it. You are making me cry! I’m so hurt. You are violating my First Amendment rights! Is there someone I can complain to and somewhere I can go that is safe?
paulie
Dec 17, 2020 at 2:52 am
bunch of fatherless crybabies in these comments
william
Dec 17, 2020 at 12:19 am
Dang, it takes me a 7 iron to hit it 3 big…
Steve
Dec 16, 2020 at 12:20 pm
Different…but the same. While recently demo-ing the Ping I210s, the trackman was telling me that I was hitting the 7 iron an average of 195 yards. I (a 3hdcp) never hit my current 7 iron more than 175 yds. I guarantee that calibration is the underlying factor in this display. This report (?) is likely nothing more that sensationalism…just like most everything else on the internet. And yes, I may be a cynical old man. But that doesn’t make me wrong in this case.
Delbert
Dec 16, 2020 at 2:07 pm
My friend that manages one of the golf stores can set up these machines to go either way depending on what he wants to sell you.
Delbert
Dec 16, 2020 at 12:06 pm
Check the calibration on that monitor.
Donald Fordham
Dec 16, 2020 at 11:51 am
Just checked some calculations, for a lob wedge to carry 260, it requires a club head speed of over 180! And a 292 8 iron requires a club head speed of 159. Not sure that can be done physically. His driver speed is listed at around 150. Hard to swing an 8 iron faster than that.
Brian
Dec 18, 2020 at 11:16 am
Depends on the dynamic loft.
Bob Castelline
Dec 16, 2020 at 11:50 am
File this in the “who the heck cares?” category.
Donny Fordham
Dec 16, 2020 at 11:28 am
If he carried a lob wedge 260, then a 290 carry would only require a gap or pitching wedge. Something up with these numbers maybe?
HANK BAUCOM
Dec 16, 2020 at 11:13 am
What you mean “you people” ?
USGA
Dec 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Time to make 60-compression the limit.
Jbone
Dec 19, 2020 at 8:47 am
Bc of a long drive guy?
Gunter Eisenberg
Dec 15, 2020 at 9:58 am
For a second there I thought is was DeChambeau that did the 302y 8 iron. If it was, the USGA & R&A would have to make drastic changes to the rules of golf.
Funkaholic
Dec 16, 2020 at 10:57 am
Drastic changes because one dude puts up freak numbers for what is most likely a very limited amount of time? You people are unhinged. We don’t need any rule changes or bifurcation. One of the great things about golf is te fact that everyone plays by the same rules with the same equipment. We have different tee boxes an a handicap system. The pros can all compete with Bryson, he isn’t dominating anything including distance.
stephen
Dec 16, 2020 at 6:41 pm
It’s not like he has won 82 times