Bryson DeChambeau was still in contention when he walked up to the par-4 11th hole in the final round of the 2025 Msters. Unfortunately, that changed when he hit a costly hook into the water and finished tied at T5. Yet, getting so close has only inspired him more.

When asked whether he believes he can still win a Green Jacket on Flushing It, DeChambeau revealed that watching Rory McIlroy earn the green jacket only solidified his belief.

“Yeah, no question... It's about doing it, though, right?" said Bryson DeChambeau.

“Rosey’s [Justin Rose] been so close so many times, and numerous others have been close, and seeing Rory get it done was actually more inspirational to me saying, you know what? Somebody has worked so hard to win that tournament for so long, kind of the same thing with me. You know, I feel like I can do the same thing,” Bryson DeChambeau said on December 23.

And he was right, as Rory McIlroy had to strive for over a decade to finally win the Masters Tournament and achieve a career grand slam. Meanwhile, Justin Rose came in second in the 2015, 2017, and 2025 Masters.

Although the T5 finish was his best result at the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau didn't really celebrate. “You know, that hook on 11 cost me quite a bit, and it was a frustrating moment where I know I can conquer those shots," the 32-year-old added.

Since then, he has worked on his wedging and is eager to see how things turn out in 2026. It's worth noting that he added a set of 3D printed irons to his collection. 

"I'm going to have a lot of new things that you'll see," the LIV golfer said, as he's actively trying to improve on his weakness.

Bryson DeChambeau Highlighted the Errors in His Game

The interview with Flushing It Golf wasn’t the first time DeChambeau talked about his wedging issues. A few weeks back, during a conversation with Grant Horvat on his YouTube channel, the 32-year-old golfer revealed that his focus was on one improvement. 

“This is where if I can better with these wedges, I feel like I can get to the best player in the world,” DeChambeau admitted. “But I’ve got to get better with them.”

“The problem is I can’t hit it high, and then I try to steepen it and go down after it and just [take] a massive divot. Got to figure that one out. That’s the thing that’s holding me back," he added.

The golfer also told Horvat that he's working on improving his swing speed. While he's only just started, the LIV golfer is aiming for a 200 mph average speed.

So with mistakes identified and changes underway, Bryson DeChambeau is already chasing that green jacket.

Written by

Krushna Pattnaik

Edited by

Sagnik Bagchi