Bryson DeChambeau has revealed the profound influence Tiger Woods has had on his golfing prowess, placing his guidance above that of Phil Mickelson. In a candid episode of his 'Break 50' YouTube series with NFL legend Tom Brady, DeChambeau opened up on the invaluable lessons he's learned from both golfing greats.
As they exchanged career anecdotes on the green, DeChambeau expressed his admiration for Mickelson's expertise, especially after Mickelson's headline-grabbing move to LIV Golf, which DeChambeau himself later followed. Despite acknowledging Mickelson's wisdom, particularly in short game skills, DeChambeau admitted that it was Woods who truly shaped his approach to the sport.
"Phil is the most knowledgeable man when it comes to wedging and hitting around the greens," DeChambeau said. "He is incredibly intelligent, but I have to say Tiger is the one that taught me a lot. He has taught me so much about putting, shot shaping, and controlling distance."
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DeChambeau went on to describe how Woods's mentorship extended beyond verbal advice, noting: "Just random little tips of information, but he doesn't always give them though. You learn through the way he looks at things, you watch his eyes and what he is trying to gather.
"A lot of it is in his hands, so I took a lot of what he said 'Dude, it is all in your hands, you have to feel the golf club'. Being a technician, and somebody who loves to be perfectly on plane, I learn to be an athlete from him too."
Woods, 48, has been acknowledged with praises amidst a tough spell dominated by fitness setbacks that have significantly reduced his presence to a selective schedule on the PGA Tour. This year, the five-time Masters champion managed to complete only one full tournament over four rounds at Augusta, while his appearances were limited to the majors and the Genesis Invitational.
The California native was gearing up for a comeback at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas next month, an event that he personally hosts, but in a recent revelation on social media, he expressed his regret at withdrawing: "I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year at the Hero World Challenge," Woods wrote.
"But always look forward to being tournament host and spending the week with @HeroMotoCorp." The Open Championship in July was the last tournament fans saw Woods in action, where his struggles continued with another cut missed, adding to previous disappointments at the PGA Championship and the U. S. Open.
Enthusiasts are now pinning their hopes on seeing Woods tee off at the PNC Championship, potentially alongside his son Charlie, later in December.
