Gary Player has his say on Bryson DeChambeau’s recent transformation – and it’s the home of golf that is South Africa’s main concern
Gary Player again addressed the golf distance debate, saying that big hits like Bryson DeChambeau are making the Old Course in St Andrews “obsolete”.
South African legend claims that today’s strong-armed players could drive nine of the greens on the famous Home of Golf.
But Player, speaking in his new role as Wentworth ambassador, added that he had admired the transformation of DeChambeau in recent months and believes that it will be only the tip of the iceberg.
“Bryson has set up 40 yards. I don’t know where we’re going, “he said.” Right now, they’re in gyms building their bodies. I don’t know what the limit is where a ball can go, but we’ll see things we never imagined. It will ruin the game. “
The player continued: “Isn’t it sad when you think of the great golf house, St Andrews, a place that we all love and love? It is so out of date. There are people who will drive eight or nine vegetables. “
The extraordinary enlargement of DeChambeau, and the addition of distance, has been the discourse of the world of golf since the sport has returned from the block, and Player, not a stranger to supporting strength and conditioning training, has greeted the discipline American in transforming her body.
But he believes Bryson will be just the beginning.
“First of all, it has a very good swing in golf, contrary to what people have said. If you look at his swing step by step it is exceptional, “said the player. “It puts the club on top of the backswing in the most perfect position.
“I admire him. A lot of people have been critical, but I admire him because it takes a huge amount of discipline to go to that gym. I’ve found, throughout my career, that people go to the gym, they stop. If you go to that gym every day, as i have done for 70 years, let me tell you there are some days you don’t want to go.
“You are tired, you don’t want to go, but you have to go. For building his body, I admire so much that I did it. He was awarded.
“I said, since I was nine, you have to lift weights, you have to build your body if you want to have longevity.”
And he warned: “Bryson is Mickey Mouse. This is the thing we need to accomplish. This is Mickey Mouse compared to what’s going on. “
Player in his new role in Wentworth
The player, who won nine majors on both regular and senior tours, obtained five World Matchplay titles at Wentworth between 1965 and 1973 and designed the Edinburgh course, together with John Jacobs and Bernard Gallacher.
In his new role in the club, he said: “I arrived in Wentworth in 1955 and it’s a place that holds a special place both in mine and in my wife’s heart.
“Of particular affection are the memories of [World] Match Play, of which I was able to win five. I consider these victories to be among the best in my career.
“The courses are always in perfect condition and the club continues to seek ways to improve and is consequently a brand with which I am very proud to be associated.”
Neil Coulson, general manager of Wentworth, added: “Gary’s relationship with the club has lasted for more than 60 years. During his playing career, Gary has been a regular visitor to Wentworth, giving many special moments to the world of golf.
“In recent years, Gary’s visits have provided some wonderful opportunities for our members to hear stories and learn from the great man. A true legend of golf. “
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