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Bryson DeChambeau left in utter disbelief over 'destroyed' course conditions at LIV Golf Mexico City event
TL;DR
Bryson DeChambeau expressed disbelief over the poor condition of the greens at the LIV Golf event in Mexico City, describing the grass as 'destroyed.' This criticism comes amid rumors of potential funding cuts affecting LIV Golf's future.
Key points
- Bryson DeChambeau criticized the greens at LIV Golf Mexico City.
- He described the grass as 'destroyed.'
- LIV Golf is rumored to face funding cuts.
- DeChambeau missed the cut at the Masters.
- The tournament faced technical difficulties.
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A bad week for LIV Golf and Bryson DeChambeau continues to get worse.
The league's tournament at Mexico City was supposed to be its main focus post-Masters — but when rumors began spreading this week that LIV's future was in question due to potential funding cuts, it's taken away the focus from a lot of the action.
Still, the Mexico City tournament has gone on as scheduled, even with some technical difficulties on Thursday. Only adding insult to injury for LIV, however, was DeChambeau, who missed the cut at the Masters, chiming in with negative opinions of the greens in Mexico City, with the star heard complaining about "destroyed grass."
Here's a look at DeChambeau's rant about the Mexico City greens and how it's added to the tough week for LIV Golf.
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Bryson DeChambeau rips LIV Golf conditions in Mexico City
DeChambeau was not shy with his thoughts about the greens at LIV Golf's Mexico City event on Friday. After hitting a bunker shot into the rough, with fans looking on just a few feet away from him, DeChambeau spoke about the patches of dirt he was standing in.
"You've got destroyed grass. Oh, this is rough?" DeChambeau said. "Guys, this is what we're playing on, apparently."
He was then seen calling an official over and discussing the conditions, asking about the rough, "What's it called again?"
"You've got to have a rule here," DeChambeau said. "It's unbelievable."
He proceeded to take his shot from the rough, lining up a putt on the next stroke.
Q&A
What did Bryson DeChambeau say about the course conditions at LIV Golf Mexico City?
Bryson DeChambeau criticized the greens, stating they had 'destroyed grass' and expressed disbelief over their poor condition.
Why is LIV Golf facing scrutiny during the Mexico City tournament?
LIV Golf is under scrutiny due to rumors of potential funding cuts, which have overshadowed the tournament's focus.
How did Bryson DeChambeau perform at the Masters before the Mexico City event?
Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut at the Masters, adding to his tough week leading into the LIV Golf tournament in Mexico City.
What technical difficulties occurred during the LIV Golf event in Mexico City?
The LIV Golf tournament in Mexico City experienced technical difficulties on Thursday, complicating the event's proceedings.
