Did Bryson DeChambeau drive Bethpage Black Hole 1 green at Ryder Cup?

U.S. Ryder Cup golfer Bryson DeChambeau sized up Bethpage Black’s par-4 first hole ahead of the Friday, Sept. 26, first round with a headline-grabbing assessment.

Known for his massive drives, the fan favorite said he’d be able to drive the green, given the right conditions.

“That’s nothing, right?” DeChambeau said Thursday, Sept. 25. “Just a normal long drive shot.” 

He estimated that the front of the green on the 397-yard hole would be reachable with a drive of about 365 yards.

With that background, here goes nothing (pro tip: sound on):

Bryson DeChambeau nearly drives Hole 1 green to start Ryder Cup Round 1

That highlight drive wasn’t enough to overcome Europe’s strong play in the morning, as the U.S. fell into a 3-1 deficit heading into the afternoon.

DeChambeau greeted by President Trump ahead of afternoon round

DeChambeau received an extra boost of encouragement from President Donald Trump ahead of Friday’s second round, sharing a handshake, a few words and a fist bump with the nation’s most powerful golf fan.

Afterward, DeChambeau let it rip for a 340-yard drive. Not to the green, but the crowd seemed to like it.

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