Bryson DeChambeau Using Special Clubs At The Masters This Week

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Bryson De Chambeau of The United States plays his tee shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images) David Cannon/Getty Images

Former major winner Bryson DeChambeau got off to an incredibly fast start in the first round of the Masters on Thursday.

The LIV Golf star birdied his first three holes to jump out to an early lead and he never looked back. While he was passed for the lead after a bogey on No. 9, DeChambeau finished his round with five birdies in the final seven holes to card a seven-under, 65.

The 2020 U.S. Open champion had never really been able to figure out Augusta National before, but something is definitely different about this weekend. According to a report from Golfweek, DeChambeau is using brand new irons this weekend.

From Golfweek:

Bryson DeChambeau, who opened with a 7-under 65 in the first round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, is playing with a custom set of single-length irons made by little-known clubmaker Avoda that are made by 3-D printing and weren’t approved by the USGA until Monday. With no hesitation, DeChambeau inserted them in the bag at the Masters.

Avoda is a Hebrew word with multiple meanings, one of which is precision. According to Avoda’s website, the company makes two different types of irons, one-length irons like the clubs DeChambeau played when he was sponsored by Cobra, and combo-length irons.

Following his round on Thursday, DeChambeau admitted to the significant change in his golf bag this week.

“I put new irons in this week. I think that’s a pretty big change. And been using this new driver, 3-wood and 5-wood,” he said. “So pretty much my whole bag is different since Greenbrier of last year, and putter is the only thing that’s remained the same.”

He later explained the reason for change.

“It’s a speed thing… when I miss hit on the toe or the heel it seems to fly a lot straighter for me and that’s what has allowed me to be more comfortable over the ball,” he said.

Whatever he’s doing, he should keep doing it. He currently holds a one-shot lead over world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.