Bryson DeChambeau has been eyeing the challenge of driving the green of the par-5 No. 6 hole at Bay Hill for a while now. But the conditions needed to be just right for him to nail more than 300-yard shot across a lake in the middle of the hole.
DeChambeau — whose driving power has led to some unreal shots and wild stats — has been ready to attempt the risky shot at this weekend’s Arnold Palmer Invitational.
He’s teased the crowd about it, and even one of his competitors tried to egg him on with Jordan Spieth joking (via the Golf Channel): “That’s the only reason I played this week was to see you hit it over the lake.”
Well, during Saturday’s third round, DeChambeau did it.
On the 555-yard, par-5 sixth hole, DeChambeau’s shot across the water flew for an incredible 370 yards, and the 27-year-old player almost immediate celebration is perfect.
370 yards. 💪😲
The longest drive on the 6th hole since 2003.#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/zkL2jlU8S3
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 6, 2021
Here’s a helpful look at where DeChambeau’s drive put him compared with everyone else:
Another look at the line @B_DeChambeau took over the lake at No. 6.
TOURCast: https://t.co/To4aYMMkXU pic.twitter.com/coLrRHOOTa
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 6, 2021
No matter where DeChambeau finishes on the final scoreboard Sunday, this shot is easily going to be one of the best highlights of the weekend. And golf fans couldn’t get enough of it.
For the MoMA pic.twitter.com/DEOytM0Uv3
— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) March 6, 2021
Bryson’s drive on the par 5 6th 😳 pic.twitter.com/nKOt776nhh
— GolfBet (@GolfBet) March 6, 2021
BRYSON WITH THE BIG DOG!!! Will he join the @WorldLongDrive next year?? #APInv pic.twitter.com/WuxiRkWpNx
— Duffin' Up (@DuffinUpBlog) March 6, 2021
Bryson DeChambeau is now the Live favorite to win at +275📈
Maybe this 370 yard drive had something to do with it?🤔 pic.twitter.com/BzUerAOLa0
— PointsBet Sportsbook (@PointsBetUSA) March 6, 2021
BRYSON JUST DROVE THE GREEN ON A 530-YARD PAR 5. 🤯
GRIP IT AND RIP IT BABY.pic.twitter.com/wv7yFFJ6FM
— FOX Bet (@FOXBet) March 6, 2021
Bryson DeChambeau: "No. 6 at Bay Hill is one of those I’ve been eyeing. I think I can do some pretty cool things on it."
DeChambeau becomes the first player to go for the green on the 6th at Bay Hill since John Daly… and clears the water with a *350-yard* carry. pic.twitter.com/3TXazQqrLj
— bet365 (@bet365) March 6, 2021
PGA Tour’s new logo. Let’s go. pic.twitter.com/AJSrkBlan9
— Andy Nesbitt (@anezbitt) March 6, 2021
Genuinely, Bryson, thank you for that. It was fun. I enjoyed it.
— Amanda Rose (@amandagolf59) March 6, 2021
Did @b_dechambeau actually go for #6 at Bay Hill on Saturday? Yes. Yes he did!#BrysonDechambeau pic.twitter.com/CkMebBxIUQ
— Ryan Valley (@rtvalley) March 6, 2021
Brilliant for golf!!! Bryson DeChambeau taking on the lake on the 6th hole……great tv that!😀💪🏼
— Bagot Arms Golf Society (@BagotArmsGolf) March 6, 2021
Love him or hate him, Bryson DeChambeau going for it on 6 at Bay Hill automatically makes him my hero 😂💪💣 https://t.co/K68NGqvyoT
— Matt FF Dynasty 🏈 (@MattFFDynasty) March 6, 2021
