{"id":134037,"date":"2021-09-25T03:30:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-25T03:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=134037"},"modified":"2021-09-25T08:00:27","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T08:00:27","slug":"dechambeau-monster-drive-hits-unsuspecting-fan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=134037","title":{"rendered":"DeChambeau monster drive hits unsuspecting fan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bryson DeChambeau's<\/a> monster drives are attractions themselves.<\/p>\n

After bulking up during the coronavirus break last year, the American has become the biggest driver in golf. In fact, he admitted before the Ryder Cup<\/a> — which got underway on Friday — he had "wrecked" his hands preparing for a long drive contest, which begins just a few days after.<\/p>\n

However, fans were made to wait to get a sight of the big-hitting 2020 US Open champion, as he wasn't included in US captain Steve Stricker's morning foursome pairings.<\/p>\n

But when he make his first appearance at the 43rd edition of the Ryder Cup, he didn't disappoint.<\/p>\n

On the par-five fifth hole, he showed his capabilities, powering a remarkable 417-yard drive across the water<\/a>, leaving him with just 72 yards left to the pin. His partner, Scottie Scheffler, drove it 305 yards.<\/p>\n

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He duly converted the shorter distance, finishing with an eagle and tying up his fourball alongside Scottie Scheffler against Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the round on the first tee, DeChambeau delighted the fans, reaching for his hefty driver.<\/p>\n

After winding up and unleashing a big 330-yard drive, the crowd by the tee let out a huge roar in delight as the ball flew down toward the first hole.<\/p>\n

But for one unsuspecting fan, DeChambeau's first drive of the 2021 Ryder Cup wasn't the best experience.<\/p>\n

DeChambeau's ball, while traveling a fair distance, struck a spectator on the shin, leaving her clutching at her right leg.<\/p>\n

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"I didn't see it coming," said the woman, who identified herself only as Jane. "Came down right on top of my foot.<\/p>\n

"He signed a golf ball and gave it to me. He was very nice. Apologised and shook my hand."<\/p>\n

Despite landing in the rough, the world No. 7 was able to recover masterfully, salvaging a birdie on the opening hole.<\/p>\n

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