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DeChambeau Posts 76, Hits Tent Stairs, Eyes YouTube Future

5/15/2026

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Summary

Bryson DeChambeau Struggles

Bryson DeChambeau shot a six-over 76 in the PGA Championship opening round at Aronimink, tying for 120th.
On hole 2 his tee shot struck the stairs of a hospitality tent.
His 156-yard relief saved par.
With his LIV Golf contract ending in 2026 and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulling funding, he may shift to his YouTube channel while weighing a PGA Tour return.

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DeChambeau Frustrated

He got lost on the course, asking whether he had taken the wrong route to the 10th tee.
He gestured at his caddie, the ground, clubs and sky, showing clear frustration throughout the round.
During a 10-minute pause on the 241-yard par-3, he ate a beef stick and rehearsed swings.
Wind gusts over 20 mph in a Wednesday practice round made him drop four balls from identical yardage, exposing distance-control issues.

Summary

DeChambeau Saves Par

The USGA defines a temporary immovable obstruction (TIO) as a structure such as tents, grandstands or scoreboards added for a competition.
Because the staircase to the grandstand was a TIO, Rule 16 allowed Bryson DeChambeau a free drop at the nearest point of complete relief after an official confirmed the muddy area in front qualified.
DeChambeau then hit a 156-yard shot to within 22 feet and two-putted, saving par on the hole.

History

Historical Context

The USGA and the R&A jointly maintain the Rules of Golf, publishing a code every four years. When Bryson DeChambeau’s 2024 tee shot hit a hospitality tent at Aronimink Golf Club, rule on temporary immovable obstructions was applied, granting relief. The incident draws attention from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and LIV Golf, whose contracts depend on rule interpretations.

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Bryson DeChambeau Struggles

Bryson DeChambeau shot a six-over 76 in the PGA Championship opening round at Aronimink, tying for 120th.
On hole 2 his tee shot struck the stairs of a hospitality tent.
His 156-yard relief saved par.
With his LIV Golf contract ending in 2026 and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulling funding, he may shift to his YouTube channel while weighing a PGA Tour return.

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