Bryson DeChambeau was criticized for his play on the second hole of the US Open, where he hit a five-iron that came up short.
## What happened on the second hole?
The two-time US Open winner tried to hammer a five-iron onto the green, but it didn't pay off.
He was left with an incredibly difficult up-and-down for par.
In the very next group, Gary Woodland hit a two-iron, raising questions about DeChambeau's strategy.
## Why the criticism from Andrew Coltart?
Andrew Coltart, an analyst on Sky Sports, criticized DeChambeau's approach, saying he was trying to "muller everything" and that it's a game of percentages.
Coltart pointed out that Woodland, one of the longest hitters on tour, was hitting a two-iron, while DeChambeau was trying to crunch a five-iron.
## The issue with DeChambeau's equipment
DeChambeau's five-iron is not a typical five-iron, as all of his clubs have the same length shaft and less loft than most players', making it go much farther than expected.
This causes him issues around golf courses like Shinnecock, where he struggles to fly the ball low and keep it out of the wind.
And that's why he suffered at places like Shinnecock, where he shot even par through 18 holes.
But DeChambeau has not been able to recapture the form he showed at the 2024 US Open, where he won the tournament.
So his accuracy with his irons and his finesse with his wedges have left much to be desired, exposing him at the biggest events of the year.
## What's next for Bryson DeChambeau?
DeChambeau will look to bounce back from the criticism and improve his game, but for now, he remains far from his best.
He will need to work on his strategy and equipment to compete with the best golfers in the world.
But with his huge talent and two US Open wins under his belt, he has the potential to turn his game around.
And with the right approach, he can get back to his winning ways, as he did at the 2024 US Open, where he won the tournament with a score of even par.