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DeChambeau Misses Masters Cut After Debuting Self-Made 3D-Printed 5-Iron

His early exit underscores how a novel club can draw attention without delivering clear gains at Augusta.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Bryson DeChambeau looking frustrated during a golf tournament, with his scorecard showing a +4 total, Image 2 shows Bryson DeChambeau during the first round of the Masters
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Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays a stroke from the No. 5 tee during a practice round prior to the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, in Augusta, Ga., on April 7, 2026.

Overview

  • Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut at six over par after a triple-bogey on the 18th hole ended his second round.
  • He opened with a 4-over 76 that included a triple-bogey at No. 11, and one errant shot struck a patron on the sixth hole.
  • His self-designed 3D-printed 5-iron was ruled conforming by the USGA and he used it only once in his opening round for a successful shot on No. 7.
  • After that round he cut off further questions about the club and said it takes about a day and a half to produce, including roughly eight hours of printing, three to four of machining, then cutting grooves.
  • He has a track record with 3D-printed Avoda irons and unusually strong lofts, and the fast turnaround could encourage more rapid prototyping if players find real on-course benefits.