Bryson DeChambeau baffled by question about 3D-printed 5 iron at Masters
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Bryson DeChambeau struggled in the first round of the Masters, shooting a 4-over 76 and placing outside the top 50 after 18 holes at Augusta National.
- He used a 3D-printed 5 iron, a club he designed with a unique face curvature to help straighten mis-hits, which was approved by the USGA for tournament play.
- DeChambeau described the 3D-printing process as taking eight hours plus additional machine time, with strict USGA conformity checks involving robotic measurements of club geometry and materials.
- Despite using the innovative club on the seventh hole with positive results, DeChambeau had difficulties later, including a triple bogey on the 11th hole due to softer-than-expected bunker conditions.
- When questioned about continuing to use the 3D-printed club for the weekend, DeChambeau emphasized that it must comply with USGA rules and downplayed the idea as impractical.
