Expect Bryson DeChambeau to unleash the “kraken” this week at TPC River Highlands.
Don’t expect him to drive the 17th green.
After two weeks at smaller ballparks, Colonial and Harbour Town, DeChambeau was able to take full lashes with his driver, which he's nicknamed the "kraken," more often during Tuesday’s practice round for the Travelers Championship. He even hit 198 mph ball speed while trying to drive the green at the penultimate hole, a 420-yard, par-4 that requires about a 325-yard carry over water to reach the putting surface from the tee.
It took DeChambeau a few tries, but eventually he sent one some 370 yards that cleared the water and ended up long and right of the green.