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Smylie Kaufman predicts how Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau will perform at the PGA Championship this week
TL;DR
Smylie Kaufman predicts that Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau could significantly impact LIV Golf's reputation by performing well at the PGA Championship this week.
Key points
- Smylie Kaufman predicts Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau's performance
- Their success could boost LIV Golf's reputation
- Both players won three LIV Golf events before the PGA Championship
- They contested a playoff in South Africa prior to the tournament
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Smylie Kaufman has commented on the chances of Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm providing LIV Golf with a much-needed boost by contending at the PGA Championship this week.
Heading into The Masters last month, it seemed inevitable that both DeChambeau and Rahm would be high on the leaderboard on Sunday at Augusta National.
The pair had won the three LIV Golf events before the first major of the year between them. They had also contested a playoff in South Africa in their final start before they travelled to Georgia.
Ultimately, DeChambeau did not even make it to Sunday at The Masters. And Rahm was able to finish extremely early.
Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are backed for good showings at the PGA Championship
Rahm has since won in Mexico City. DeChambeau, meanwhile, has finished inside the top four in his last three PGA Championships. So some may be tempted to back the LIV pair to contend around Aronimink in the coming days.
One of those who does believe that they are set to be in the mix is Smylie Kaufman.
Speaking on The Smylie Show, Kaufman explained why he is particularly optimistic about both DeChambeau and Rahm this week.
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“How does [Aronimink] compare to Valhalla and Quail? Well, those are big boy golf courses. I would say big, open areas. Well, Aronimink is that – big, open areas. I would say that the rough is probably going to be lighter here than it was at either of those two places, based on what we’ve heard. So right there, you’re thinking that checks the box for Bryson. If he’s finished second at those places, we’ve got two check marks there. Then we talk about the wedge play, and maybe some uneven lies. That concerns me a little bit,” he said.
Q&A
What did Smylie Kaufman say about Jon Rahm's chances at the PGA Championship?
Smylie Kaufman commented that Jon Rahm has a strong chance of contending at the PGA Championship, potentially boosting LIV Golf's visibility.
How have Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm performed leading up to the PGA Championship?
Both players won three LIV Golf events before the PGA Championship and previously contested a playoff in South Africa.
Why is the performance of DeChambeau and Rahm important for LIV Golf?
Their success at the PGA Championship could provide LIV Golf with a much-needed boost in reputation and visibility.
What events did DeChambeau and Rahm compete in before the PGA Championship?
They competed in three LIV Golf events and a playoff in South Africa before heading to the PGA Championship.
