American golfer Bryson DeChambeau has returned from the Covid-19 lockdown period almost unrecognisable, having put on a whopping 9kg of muscle in the last few months.
The man once known as the 'Mad Scientist' – who was a physics major before he became a professional golfer – has been rechristened by some fans as 'The Incredible Bulk' thanks to his stunning body transformation into a 110kg powerhouse, making him one of the biggest drivers (and talking points) of last week's return of the PGA Tour at the Charles Schwab Challenge in Texas.
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Over the last year, DeChambeau has worked on adding more muscle and has put on a staggering 20kgs, which has had a big impact on his game.
The world no 13 averaged 345 yards off the tee in round one at the Colonial Country Club – the 2019 PGA Tour average was 294 yards – with his longest drive topping 367 yards.