Bryson DeChambeau is now a professional...

[Chilli Dipper]

He's tied for 8th after three rounds of the U.S. Open. The boy with the cap is in contention at a major.

[BallStriker]

Another solid week......now inside top-150 in money for the year....definitely think he is on his way to gaining card

Edited June 21, 2016 by BallStriker

[k-troop]

Does he have any exemptions left?

[newtogolf]

2 hours ago, k-troop said:

Does he have any exemptions left?

He has 4 left.  

[Chilli Dipper]

28 minutes ago, newtogolf said:

He has 4 left.  

Plus this week's tournament at Congressional, which won't against those remaining exemptions.

[k-troop]

17 hours ago, newtogolf said:

He has 4 left.  

17 hours ago, Chilli Dipper said:

Plus this week's tournament at Congressional, which won't against those remaining exemptions.

How has he managed so many?  This week is his 7th regular tour event as a professional (plus the US Open which he qualified for).  I know he got a freebie at San Antonio due to his T4 at Harbour Town, but he only made two cuts in the next 6 events.

[krupa]

1 hour ago, k-troop said:

How has he managed so many?  This week is his 7th regular tour event as a professional (plus the US Open which he qualified for).  I know he got a freebie at San Antonio due to his T4 at Harbour Town, but he only made two cuts in the next 6 events.

A couple other events were "special" exemptions that didn't count towards his total.  Quick search of pgatour.com didn't come up with the articles that explained them.

The PGA Tour must have the most complicated system of any professional sport.

Found it (thanks google): http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/how-dechambeau-can-earn-pga-tour-status/

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As a non-member, the 22-year-old can receive a maximum of seven sponsor exemptions. That’s why he’s in the field for this week’s RBC Heritage, as well as next week’s Valero Texas Open, and the Wells Fargo, Byron Nelson and Colonial next month. As the reigning U.S. Amateur champion, he is also exempt into the Memorial and Quicken Loans National, and those starts will not count against his seven. If DeChambeau finishes in the top 10 in a tournament, he is automatically entered into the following week’s event and it does not count against his total.

 

Edited June 23, 2016 by krupa

[krupa]

Currently 3 over with about 9 to play at Congressional.  He's got time but currently the projected cut is E.

This is not based on true numbers but my impression from watching leaderboards is that when he's hovering near the cut line and starts to slip he has trouble getting back on track..

[k-troop]

3 hours ago, krupa said:

Currently 3 over with about 9 to play at Congressional.  He's got time but currently the projected cut is E.

This is not based on true numbers but my impression from watching leaderboards is that when he's hovering near the cut line and starts to slip he has trouble getting back on track..

He just shot 32 on the back nine.  If he were on the forum, he would reply with this: 

[krupa]

32 minutes ago, k-troop said:

He just shot 32 on the back nine.  If he were on the forum, he would reply with this: 

That's hardly an appropriate response for a "scientist."

[boogielicious]

1 hour ago, krupa said:

That's hardly an appropriate response for a "scientist."

He majored in Physics. Did he even graduate? He is not a scientist. He is a golfer who likes science.

[krupa]

41 minutes ago, boogielicious said:

He majored in Physics. Did he even graduate? He is not a scientist. He is a golfer who likes science.

Agree 100%.

He studied undergraduate physics for 3 years then quit to play golf.  A scientist he is not, but don't tell him that:

http://www.skratchtv.com/sk-one-brysonscience-v6c

[Chilli Dipper]

At this rate, we'll forget all about Bryson by Sunday, when Jon Rahm wins in his first professional start.

[k-troop]

He's in the field again this week at Glen Abbey. 

[krupa]

24 minutes ago, k-troop said:

He's in the field again this week at Glen Abbey. 

And apparently helping to design golf clubs...

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He was using a new set of custom-built clubs from Cobra with tape across the back, as they are set to be unveiled “soon,” according to DeChambeau, who was involved with the design process.

http://www.pgatour.com/news/2016/07/19/dechambeau-returns-to-canada.html

Of course, "involved with the design process" could be as little as:

Cobra Club Designer-Guy: Hey Bryson, check these out.

Bryson: Nice

Cobra Marketing Guy: Bryson helped design these!

[newtogolf]

33 minutes ago, krupa said:

And apparently helping to design golf clubs...

http://www.pgatour.com/news/2016/07/19/dechambeau-returns-to-canada.html

Of course, "involved with the design process" could be as little as:

Cobra Club Designer-Guy: Hey Bryson, check these out.

Bryson: Nice

Cobra Marketing Guy: Bryson helped design these!

If they are single length clubs I wouldn't be shocked that Bryson had input into them, especially if they are based on his previous clubs from Edel.  No one is going to buy a standard set (variable length) of golf clubs because Bryson had design input into them, he hasn't even made it permanently on the PGA Tour yet.  

[krupa]

Just now, newtogolf said:

If they are single length clubs I wouldn't be shocked that Bryson had input into them, especially if they are based on his previous clubs from Edel.  No one is going to buy a standard set (variable length) of golf clubs because Bryson had design input into them, he hasn't even made it permanently on the PGA Tour yet.  

I totally agree, but why would they buy single length clubs he helped design?  Not only does he not have his Tour card, he doesn't even have unlimited exemptions.

[newtogolf]

16 minutes ago, krupa said:

I totally agree, but why would they buy single length clubs he helped design?  Not only does he not have his Tour card, he doesn't even have unlimited exemptions.

My guess is when they started the design process he was more in golf news (Masters success) and he's pioneering the single length club movement on the Pro Tour (if he can qualify).  

It is/was a big gamble on Cobra's part, if he doesn't get his pro card by the end of the season he'll probably be the best compensated guy on the web.com tour and no one will care about his hat or his clubs.