PGA TOUR Investigating Bryson DeChambeau’s Use of a Compass

There are a lot of things that cause the PGA TOUR to review a golfer’s conduct, whether that be for marking a ball improperly or taking an improper drop. But what they are looking at Bryson DeChambeau for is, to say the least, a bit unique.

This week at the Travelers Championship, DeChambeau was playing the course like always when TV cameras caught something that you don’t normally see. DeChambeau was using a compass to help him determine the true pin locations on the hole.

Bryson being Bryson. DeChambeau gets the compass out for his putt on 18. He holed it. pic.twitter.com/lYOzyZzXUb

— Nathan Murphy (@nathanmurf) June 23, 2018

Aside from being almost comical, you may not think of this as being such a big deal, but apparently the PGA feels differently.

People on social media began to question whether using the compass gave DeChambeau any strategic advantage over others, and the PGA TOUR also approached him on Saturday. DeChambeau explained that they told him that an investigation would be launched to determine if the device was allowed to be used on the course.

Bryson DeChambeau talks with Paul Casey of England on the third hole…

Bryson DeChambeau talks with Paul Casey of England on the third hole during the third round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands on June 23, 2018 in Cromwell, Connecticut. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images

DeChambeau seems to think that an investigation into a mere compass would be a bit ridiculous, especially since he says he uses it at almost every event. “It’s a compass. It’s been used for a long, long time. Sailors use it,” DeChambeau said. “It’s just funny that people take notice when I start putting and playing well.”

This needs to be painted and hung in the Louvre https://t.co/pNxCPjMHGw

— No Laying Up (@NoLayingUp) June 23, 2018

This isn’t the first time that DeChambeau will be under investigation, as the PGA TOUR looked into reports of side-saddled putting from earlier in his career. For those wondering about retroactive action, especially since DeChambeau won the Memorial just a few weeks ago, the PGA has already stated that any findings from this investigation won’t have an effect on previous tournaments.

Investigating the use of a compass seems to be a little ticky-tacky if you ask me but apparently there can be some real concerns with this issue. It will be interesting to see what the PGA TOUR decides to do after their investigation.

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