Bryson DeChambeau Turns to AI in a Bid to Fix His Swing

When Bryson DeChambeau stepped onto the tee box at LIV Golf Korea this past weekend, the air was thick with expectation—and a little bit of doubt. The former U.S. Open winner had been fighting a series of missed cuts and a swing that just didn’t feel right. "I was honestly frustrated," the 33‑year‑old said in a candid interview after round three.

What surprised many was his answer to the question of how he was trying to turn things around: he turned to artificial intelligence. Not the flashy, sci‑fi kind you see in movies, but a practical, data‑driven tool that crunched video footage, tracked clubhead speed and even measured subtle shifts in body angles.

DeChambeau explained that he fed dozens of swing videos—both his own and reference clips from other pros—into a machine‑learning program that highlighted inconsistencies. The AI pointed out a slight lag in his hips that was throwing off his power, something he hadn’t noticed in his own review. "It was like having a coach who never sleeps," he chuckled, adding a slight pause before continuing, "but also a coach that doesn’t mind repeating the same point a hundred times."

Armed with that insight, he spent the next few days on the range tweaking his setup, making minute adjustments suggested by the software. The changes weren’t dramatic—just a few degrees here, a bit more weight transfer there—but they added up. In his third round, DeChambeau managed a respectable 71, a noticeable bounce back from the 78 he posted in his opening round.

The move sparked a broader conversation about the place of AI in golf. Traditionalists might scoff, but many players already use launch monitors, biomechanical labs, and now, AI‑driven swing analysis to sharpen their game. DeChambeau, who’s always been a bit of a tech‑enthusiast—remember his 3‑degree driver and 2‑inch ball—seems to be taking that curiosity a step further.

Critics argue that reliance on algorithms could erode the “feel” of the game, but DeChambeau insists it’s simply another tool in the toolbox. "The ball still feels the same when it hits the sweet spot," he said with a grin. "AI just helps me get there faster."

Whether this AI‑enhanced swing will translate into more victories remains to be seen, but for now, Bryson DeChambeau appears less haunted by his recent struggles and more optimistic about the future—a future where a little bit of code might just be the missing piece in a champion’s arsenal.