Bryson DeChambeau Vows To Speed Up In Statement

The Golfing Scientist says he wants to be part of the solution to slow play, not the problem

Bryson DeChambeau Vows To Speed Up In Statement

The Golfing Scientist says he wants to be part of the solution to slow play, not the problem

Bryson DeChambeau Vows To Speed Up In Statement

Bryson DeChambeau was the centre of a slow play storm at the Northern Trust where he was lambasted for taking over 2 minutes 20 seconds to hit a putt.

The Golfing Scientist felt like he had been "attacked" on social media but did manage to clear the air with Brooks Koepka in a discussion.

The five-time PGA Tour winner has released a statement saying that he is "committed to being a part of the solution" to slow play and "not the problem."

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"Slow play affects the quality of the game for both players and our fans and I’ve always had the utmost respect for my playing partners, including JT and Tommy. I’m constantly trying to improve and I will do my very best to improve my pace," he wrote on Instagram.

"Golf is my passion and livelihood.

"It’s my responsibility to help improve the game to be more enjoyable for all.

"Pace of play has been an issue for golf at all levels for a long time, and I'm committed to being a part of the solution, not the problem.

"I want to be a good representative of the game and the @PGATour and I looking forward to working with the TOUR and fellow players to find a solution to slow play."

The video of DeChambeau's putt received over 2.5 million views on social media and drew plenty of criticism including from his fellow pros.

The American was called a "single minded twit" by Eddie Pepperell who later apologised.

This all prompted the PGA Tour to announce that it would be reviewing its pace of play policy.

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DeChambeau plays in this week's BMW Championship at Medinah in the second of the three FedEx Cup Playoff events.

The top 70 have made it and just 30 will progress to the finale at East Lake.

He is currently 20th in the standings so look set to play at the Tour Championship next week.

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Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He manages the Golf Monthly news team as well as our large Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. He covered the 2022 Masters from Augusta National as well as five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews. His first Open was in 2017 at Royal Birkdale, when he walked inside the ropes with Jordan Spieth during the Texan's memorable Claret Jug triumph. He has played 35 of our Top 100 golf courses, with his favourites being both Sunningdales, Woodhall Spa, Western Gailes, Old Head and Turnberry. He has been obsessed with the sport since the age of 8 and currently plays off of a six handicap. His golfing highlights are making albatross on the 9th hole on the Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa, shooting an under-par round, playing in the Aramco Team Series on the Ladies European Tour and making his one and only hole-in-one at the age of 15 - a long time ago now!

Elliott is currently playing:

Driver: Titleist TSR4

3 wood: Titleist TSi2

Hybrids: Titleist 816 H1

Irons: Mizuno MP5 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore 50, 54, 58

Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #5

Ball: Srixon Z Star XV