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DeChambeau answers Faldo's 'zero clue' jibe with 67 at Birkdale
SOUTHPORT, England, July 16 : Big-hitting American Bryson DeChambeau answered questions about his links-course skills in the best way possible on Thursday as he began his challenge at the British Open with a three-under 67 at a sun-drenched Royal Birkdale.Armed with a set of 3D-printed irons, the two-time U.S. Open champion appeared to enjoy every minute of his opening round, high-fiving fans as he plotted his way round the undulating course in impressive fashion.The 32-year-old certainly did not resemble a player three-time Open winner Nick Faldo accused of having "zero clue on strategy" in the build-up to the tournament - beginning his round with back-to-back birdies and making three more on the back nine.A bogey at the 18th when he missed a short par putt left a sour taste but with cond
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