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Tiger Woods Once Put LIV Golf Superstar Bryson DeChambeau on the Same Pedestal as Him

Published 09/10/2022, 10:30 AM EDT

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Being praised by Tiger Woods is a dream come true for any golfer. The five-time Green Jacket winner has set so many records on the field. Fans worldwide recognize the sport by his name, and to receive praise from such an iconic figure in the golfing world is an incredible honor.

Bryson DeChambeau was one such lucky player . He is a professional golfer rising and shining brightly in the world of golf today. In 2021, Woods praised him for his changed form and said something he had never said to anyone else.

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Praising words from Tiger Woods

Golf legend, Tiger Woods, praised DeChambeau for his transformation while speaking with reporters ahead of the Masters in 2021. Woods had high praises for DeChambeau, saying he has put in the time and work to improve his game. Bryson’s form on the range has been excellent, and he’s even optimized one of his clubs to hit the ball farther than ever before in a concise amount of time.

Bryson’s new form incredibly impressed woods. In the interview, Woods said, “What Bryson has done has been absolutely incredible, and we’ve all been amazed at what he’s been able to do in such a short span of time. It’s never been done before.”

The transformed Bryson DeChambeau

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Bryson DeChambeau’s new muscles have been the talk of the golfing world. His newfound strength allowed him to hit the ball farther than any other player, and to imagine angles of attack that other players wouldn’t dream of hitting.

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DeChambeau’s distance is changing the sport in a way that no player has since Woods. Woods acknowledged that his development differed from DeChambeau’s, but the impact was still the same.

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Woods was incredible in the early years of his career. Several courses, including Augusta National, lengthened some of their holes in order to make it harder for Woods to win every time. This quiet way of trying to compete with Woods came to be known as “Tiger-proofing.” Today Tiger Woods is a legend, and receiving praise from him was golden for Bryson, and why not? He is, after all, among the finest golfers of all time, winning eight times on the PGA Tour, including one major championship.

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Written by:

Saumya Yashawant

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A Commerce graduate who turned her passion into her profession, Saumya is a Golf writer at Essentially Sports. Having developed the love for the sport at a very young age, she watched Tiger Woods and caught inspiration from his legacy early on. Apart from Woods, she shares great admiration for her country's players like Vishwanathan Anand and Neeraj Chopra.
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Manaal Siddiqui

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