Tour investigating DeChambeau's use of compass
CROMWELL, Conn. Bryson DeChambeaus reliance on science to craft his play on the course is well known, but he took things to a new level this week at the Travelers Championship when television cameras caught him wielding a compass while looking at his yardage book during the third round.According to DeChambeau, its old news. Hes been using a compass regularly to aid in his preparation for nearly two years, dating back to the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in October 2016.Im figuring out the true pin locations, DeChambeau said. The pin locations are just a little bit off every once in a while, and so Im making sure theyre in the exact right spot. And thats it.
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But social media took notice this weekend, as did PGA Tour officials. DeChambeau explained that he was approached on the range Saturday and informed that the Tour plans to launch an investigation into whether or not the device is allowable in competition, with a decision expected in the next week.Its not the first time the 24-year-old has gone head-to-head with Tour brass, having also had a brief run with side-saddled putting earlier in his career.They said, Hey, we just want to let you know that were investigating the device and seeing if its allowable, DeChambeau said. I understand. It wouldnt be the first time this has happened.DeChambeau won earlier this month at the Memorial Tournament, and the Tours ruling would not have any retroactive impact on his results earlier this year. Playing alongside tournament winner Bubba Watson in the final round at TPC River Highlands, DeChambeau shot a final-round 68 to finish in a tie for ninth.Its a compass. Its been used for a long, long time. Sailors use it, DeChambeau said. Its just funny that people take notice when I start putting and playing well.
"It's a compass. It's been used for a long, long time. Sailors use it. People are saying it's an unusual device, that's at least what the Tour's saying. It's just funny that people take notice when I start putting and playing well."
PGA Tour is investigating Bryson DeChambeau's compass use
GolfChannel.com's Rex Hoggard broke the story on Thursday by getting his hands on a statement from the USGA sent to PGA Tour players. Tour Investigating DeChambeau's Compass Use "The USGA has ruled that the use of a protractor (also known as a drawing compass) during a stipulated round is a violation of Rule 14-3a of the Rules of Golf.
Bryson DeChambeau is being investigated by the PGA Tour for his use of a compass during the Travelers Championship on Saturday. DeChambeau was spotted using a compass with his yardage book during
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Jun 25, 2018 · PGA Tour is investigating Bryson DeChambeau's compass use By Noah Bressner. said he's been using a compass at PGA Tour events since the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in 2016.
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American pro Bryson DeChambeau could be in a spot of bother after the PGA Tour confirmed it was investigating him for his use of a compass at the Travelers Championship. DeChambeau was spotted using a compass with his yardage book during coverage of the third round at TPC River Highlands on Saturday
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Investigating the use of a compass seems to be a little ticky-tacky if you ask me but apparently there can be some real concerns with this issue. It will be interesting to see what the PGA TOUR decides to do after their investigation.
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