Bryson DeChambeau has a radical idea for the future of golf. The big-hitting star is now challenging course design norms with a new concept for much shorter, more strategic par-3s.

Talking about it at LIV Golf South Africa, he said, "It blows my mind. Why don't we have a 40-yard, 50-yard par-3?" DeChambeau questioned during a press conference at The Club at Steyn City while leading the LIV Golf South Africa tournament.

Currently, the captain of Crushers GC is engaged in multiple golf-related endeavors across California. He is venturing into design and architecture, with several projects drafted and ready to go.

The pro golfer believes today's par 3s are too long and are not necessary for today's game. And he also has an example of golf courses that he liked!

"I think one of the most brilliant thing the USGA did at LACC was have that 55-yard par-3. I forget what hole it was, 15 or something like that. But it was such a brilliant design for that 55-yard shot."

By using these hole designs, DeChambeau believes the game would be more fun and would force players to be more strategic with their wedge play. He hopes to incorporate these ideas into his designs.

The 2024 U.S. Open winner said his design philosophy includes more variety when it comes to course holes. He said to the media, "There will always be drivable par-4s on every golf course that I design."

Chasing a Historic Back-to-Back Victory

DeChambeau's take on course design is coming as he dominates the competition in Midrand, holding a commanding solo lead at 21-under par after three rounds.

One week after a last-minute nail-biter, DeChambeau is looking to capture a second trophy ahead of a busy major season. Before heading to Augusta, the final test will be whether his extreme course strategies could be the difference for another runaway win.

He is leading the event, but has to battle home club favourite Dean Burmester in the last round. DeChambeau mentioned that he loves drawing inspiration from a big home crowd, even if some of the crowd might be against him.

He said, "I'll get up there and take a deep breath, execute to the best of my ability, and feel like I'm just hitting a shot on the driving."

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Written by

Abhishek Sharma

Edited by

Siddharth Shirwadkar