Despite those past struggles, DeChambeau is coming into the 2025 edition of The Open with a belief that this will be the year he cracks the code. He notes he feels better about his swing and equipment this time around, while also getting more comfortable on the greens.

As DeChambeau prepares for his first round his rumored girlfriend, Lilia Schneider is trending on social media. Her latest post on Instagram racked up over 2,400 likes and 50 comments from friends and followers. "You are so pretty omg," one person said.

Bryson DeChambeau chuckled when he said it last year but there's no denying the difference between plan and execution when playing in challenging conditions that are typically par for the course in The Open Championship.