Bryson DeChambeau aims for 57 and lower in LIV return to Greenbrier

Bryson DeChambeau, aged 30, who secured his second US Open title in June, perceives an opportunity to surpass his remarkable 12-under par 58 as the LIV Golf Greenbrier commences on Friday.

Last year, the American golfer equaled the record for the lowest score on a major golf tour when he achieved a final-round 58, capped off with a birdie on the last hole, to clinch victory at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

"I cannot quite articulate it. I suppose I just sort of semi-blackout," DeChambeau remarked. "Making the 40-footer on the final hole for 58 was simply the icing on the cake.

"It will hold a special place in my heart forever... undoubtedly one of the most significant moments of my life."

He matched the 58 recorded by fellow American Jim Furyk at the 2016 Travelers Championship, marking the lowest rounds in either the PGA Tour or LIV Golf.

On Wednesday, DeChambeau expressed his belief that scores of 57 or even lower are achievable.

"I am confident that breaking 58 will happen at some point," DeChambeau stated. "We are simply too skilled now. There will come a time when everything aligns perfectly.

"It is akin to runners breaking the four-minute mile. Once one person accomplished it, the following year there were twelve or more. I believe this opens the floodgates.

"I am convinced that a 57 will occur eventually, and perhaps even a 56. The consistency will only improve over time. We are just too proficient now."

The Greenbrier has previously witnessed two other sub-60 scores in high-level competitions.

In 2010, Australian Stuart Appleby recorded a 59 during the final round of the PGA Greenbrier Classic to win the tournament.

In 2019, at the PGA's Greenbrier event, American golfer Kevin Chappell shot a 59 in the second round, ultimately finishing in a tie for 47th place.

"They are all performing exceptionally well to achieve scores in the 50s, but this venue instills a sense of confidence in you, as you begin to sink putts," remarked two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson.

"And from there, it builds momentum."

Patrick Reed, the champion of the 2018 Masters, expresses optimism regarding the possibility of achieving a sub-60 round this week.

"The greens are exceptionally smooth, and if one is striking the ball well and creating numerous opportunities, a hot putter can lead to significant scoring," he remarked.

"There are several shorter holes that will allow for many wedge shots. On the par-5s, players can reach both with irons in hand."

Bryson DeChambeau, who utilized a new driver last year, recorded 13 birdies and only one bogey at the par-three eighth hole. He managed to birdie six of the first seven holes and concluded with four consecutive birdies.

He noted that the 58 he shot was a catalyst for his major victory this year.

"I had been facing challenges with my golf game, struggling to find a way to succeed," DeChambeau explained. "I simply did not feel capable of winning.

"That performance reignited my game, leading to my success at the US Open this year and enabling me to maintain a high level of play."