A few months ago, Bryson DeChambeau entered the arena of competitive long drive, one that is currently ruled by top-ranked Kyle Berkshire. On Thursday, Berkshire took a crack at DeChambeau’s profession.
Berkshire played his first tee-to-green tournament in about six years on Thursday in Lake Wales, Florida. The 25-year-old Berkshire, who competed collegiately for two seasons at North Texas before transitioning to long drive, tied for 43rd in a one-day, 50-player Minor League Golf Tour event after shooting 5-over 76 on The Fountains Country Club’s West Course, 12 shots worse than winner Ben Silverman.
“Didn’t lose my shots from anything major, just hit a few approach shots that were right at the pin but were long or short and couldn’t get up and down,” said Berkshire, who went out in even-par 35 but closed with a back-nine 41.