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Faldo Calls DeChambeau’s 3D-Printed Irons ‘Strategy-Free’ Ahead of Birkdale
7/14/2026
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Story summary
- Nick Faldo, three-time Open champion, said Bryson DeChambeau, two-time U.S. Open winner, has “zero clue of strategy” as DeChambeau prepares for The Open at Royal Birkdale.
- DeChambeau entered after missing the cut in his last three major starts in 2026 and arrived with hour-long 3D-printed irons.
- Faldo urged a conservative short-iron plan on the narrow, bumpy links.
