Bryson DeChambeau talks Rory McIlroy snub, 3D printed clubs

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TROON, Scotland — Your own version of Bryson DeChambeau’s custom golf clubs might possibly be coming to you in the near future.

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At least that’s what the U.S. Open champ seemed to tease on Tuesday morning at the Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland.

“Would I like to see it more in play around the world and across different amateurs, different levels? Absolutely. That’s the main goal. It’s not just going to be unique to me. It needs to be built for the individual,” he said.

DeChambeau also cleared the air on any potential beef with Rory McIlroy after the star from Northern Ireland split from the U.S. Open without congratulating the winner. More on that shortly.

Speaking to reporters ahead of the season’s final major, DeChambeau was asked about possible mainstream availability of the customized 3D printed irons that were a hot topic in the wake of his thrilling win last month at Pinehurst No. 2.

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“You might be seeing something later today or tomorrow on that. I’ll give you more when I can,” DeChambeau said. “Certainly we’re working on some things.”

Later in the day Tuesday, L.A. Golf announced that it is collaborating with DeChambeau to create a driver that will have a customized face for each golfer.

“For decades, big golf brands have built a one size fits all driver. Those days are over,” according to a social media post from L.A. Golf. “LA Golf in collaboration with Bryson DeChambeau have designed the first driver ever where the face and shaft fit your swing.”

DeChambeau made waves prior to the U.S. Open when he revealed that he would be playing brand new 3D printed irons that required last-minute testing and approval from the USGA. Days later, he went on to beat McIlroy on the final hole of the tournament to win his second major championship.

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“Building a golf piece of equipment that works for that individual is incredibly important, and that’s what I’ve personally realized, and I hope to transition over to the public golfer,” he said. “We’re working on that. It should be soon, should be sometime soon.”

DeChambeau also cleared up another hot topic on Tuesday when he was asked about McIlroy’s decision to leave Pinehurst without congratulating DeChambeau for the win.

“I said hello to him yesterday, and we talked. He said congrats. So everything’s great there,” DeChambeau siad. “He’s a fierce competitor. I know he’s going to give the fans, give everybody as much as he can this week. I’m going to be doing the same. We’re going to be competing. Hopefully it will be another good battle.”

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DeChambeau has raised his image and profile in the game over the past year, something no other LIV Golf players has managed to accomplish. The big-hitting 30-year-old credits his YouTube channel for letting people better understand his unique personality.

“I think I’ve always been who I’ve been. I’ve definitely matured a lot. It’s been a growing process for me over the course of time. YouTube has massively helped, I can tell you that, being able to just release the emotions in the way that I know I can,” he said.

“When I was a kid, I was super emotional obviously, but I got frustrated on the golf course, I got really excited on the golf course. Then when I got on Tour, it was like everybody had to (say), ‘Hey, no, come on, just be in control. Control yourself. Control yourself.’ There were times where I got frustrated, but also times where I realized, no, I should be expressing my emotions because that’s me. I don’t want to be someone that I’m not.”

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