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Bryson DeChambeau says Oakmont will test the sanity of golf's greats but vows to slay the US Open beast
The American hero is ready for brutal test in the defence of his title he so brilliantly won last year
Bullish Bryson DeChambeau reckons Oakmont will test the sanity of golf's elite but says he can slay the beast and conquer.
The American star is excited for the 125th US Open and prepared for the brutal challenges of the infamous course in Pennsylvania.
Two-time king DeChambeau headed to the venue last weekend for a practice outibng before making his way to LIV Virginia and put footage of his entire even-par round onto his highly-popular social-media platform.
He outlined the severity of the upcoming Oakmont test as he aims to defend the title he ripped away from Rory McIlroy at Pinehurst 12 months ago having also win the title in 2020 at Winged Foot and said: 'This course doesn't just challenge your game, it challenges your sanity.
'Why is the course so difficult, so unforgiving and so formidable that they nicknamed it the beast? Playing it over 7,400 yards with 175 different buckers, it wasn't designed to be fair. It was designed to be feared.
'The fairways are incredibly narrow. The greens are so fast it inspired the creation of the Stimpmeter and the rough is more than five inches deep. One of the toughest golf courses in the entire world. Since 1903, it has stood as a testament to golfing excellence, hosting the US Open more times than any other course.
'In 2016, only four players finished under par and I was not one of them. I was leading the tournament at one point. So, I definitely like this type of golf. I feel comfortable with my new power, with how comfortable I am right now.
I think I've got a good chance this year. I'm always chasing history. Everybody is and going back-to-back would be great.'
De Chambeau is looking to triumph in this week's LIV event as ideal build-up and has had a busy time off the course since his outing at the PGA Championship from visits to Indianapolis Motor Speedway to hitting golf balls earlier this week on the lawn of the White House.
Donald Trump invited him to have a few shots and he said: 'Incredibly special. I never thought I would ever in my life get an opportunity to do it, but the President himself was like, just go out there and hit some shots. 'I was like: OK, yes, sir. It was 105 yards and I hit a few good shots to a couple feet and almost made a few of them, too.'
