Bryson’s chamber of secrets

BRYSON DeChambeau will maintain his unique approach to tackling Augusta National with the aid of a “secret” new club, but concedes even his power game will one day be rendered obsolete.

DeChambeau began November’s Masters as the favourite after blasting his way to a six-shot win in the US Open, only to suffer from dizziness during the second round on his way to a tie for 34th.

The list of clubs the 27-year-old hit into each hole in practice – the longest being a six iron to the par-five eighth – raised eyebrows, as did his claim that he was viewing Augusta as a par 67 due to his length off the tee.

And although his best result in four Masters appearances remains a tie for 21st in 2016 while still an amateur, DeChambeau remains committed to trying everything possible to claim a green jacket.

He ultimately chose not to use a 48-inch long driver – the longest allowed – in November’s Masters after experimenting with it on the range, but does have something else up his sleeve.

“Obviously there’s something in the bag this week that’s very helpful,” the world No 5 said.

“I won’t go into specifics. But just know this has been a few years in the making and I’m very excited for it. Whether it helps me perform at a higher level, I’m not sure, because it’s golf and you never know what happens.

“This has been on my radar since I was a kid, and now that I’ve accomplished winning the US Open, this is the next goal for me.”

Bryson DeChambeau