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Apr 10, 2016; Augusta, GA, USA; Augusta National chairman Billy Payne (left) presents Bryson DeChambeau (right) with the low amateur award after the final round of the 2016 The Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports /

Bryson DeChambeau Is A Name to Watch

It’s hard to remember a time in recent memory when an amateur player had as much hype as Bryson DeChambeau did as he walked into Augusta for The Masters 2016. As both the NCAA National Champion and the U.S. Amateur Champion—in addition to already having a bit of a reputation due to his idiosyncrasies in the way he approaches the game and even with his clubs—DeChambeau came into The Masters with a lot of buzz around him.

Perhaps more impressive than anything that caused the buzz was that he lived up to it in a lot of ways. Over the first two days at Augusta while some of the best players in the world were faltering, the 22-year-old amateur was composed and shot two 72s to remain at even-par for the tournament heading into the weekend. Sure, the end of his third round derailed him a bit, but he rebounded with another 72 on Sunday to finish tied for 21^st.

At his age, with his pedigree, and with what he showed at Augusta this weekend, DeChambeau is going to be heard from again on the PGA Tour and soon. He announced in Butler Cabin after the conclusion of The Masters that he’s turning pro and that should put the rest of the tour on notice because, believe it or not, the “Mad Scientist” is legit.

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