There’s a theory that Bryson DeChambeau’s game, which is predicated so much on science rather than artistry, does not fit well with the British Open.

DeChambeau, who grew up in Clovis, California, recalled getting his first taste of links golf at the 2015 Walker Cup at Royal Lytham. He played well, shooting 66 in a singles match. “I felt comfortable coming over here in 2017, and then I just wasn't prepared for the elements,” he recalled.

For all his scientific precision and analytical approach to golf, Bryson DeChambeau has encountered one variable that defies his calculations: the wind. It's a struggle that reached its nadir last year at Royal Troon,