Overview
- DeChambeau told reporters he spent hours on the range and then used Google’s Gemini overnight before the final round at LIV Golf Korea, crediting the session with helping him relax his grip and shoot a 65 that moved him into a tie for third.
- He described discussing specific physics ideas with the AI, including terms he called “alpha torque” and “gamma torque,” and said that reducing grip pressure gave him ‘freer hands’ and better clubface closure.
- Players and media reported that DeChambeau had shown visible frustration during the week, including long practice sessions and slamming his club on the ground after Saturday’s play before turning to AI for troubleshooting.
- Crushers GC won the team title in Busan, providing a team-level positive even as DeChambeau’s individual results remain mixed following missed cuts at both The Masters and the PGA Championship.
- The episode highlights growing use of generative and biomechanics AI as on-the-fly coaching tools, raises questions about whether technological fixes can replace traditional coach relationships like DeChambeau’s split with Mike Schy, and leaves his preparation for the U.S. Open and his future in LIV uncertain as the league seeks new investors after PIF’s announced funding withdrawal.