When Bryson DeChambeau posted on Instagram that he had successful left wrist surgery on the fractured hook of the hamate on April 14, an appearance at Southern Hills for the 2022 PGA Championship seemed all but out of the question. At the time, DeChambeau said he hoped to return within two months.
The surgery took place at the Kettering Medical Center in Ohio, with hand surgeon Thomas Graham performing the operation.
On Saturday night, however, the 2020 U.S. Open champ posted a six-second clip on social media showing him taking a serious cut with his driver, leading to speculation that he might be considering an early return.
4 weeks and 2 days since surgery. pic.twitter.com/shymowoCBU
— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) May 15, 2022
DeChambeau has been dealing with multiple injuries this year, another being a torn left hip labrum that began bothering him two years ago when he slipped on concrete during a speed training session. He said in April that he re-aggravated the injury at the Farmers Insurance Open back in January.
His hand began bothering him in November ahead of his exhibition match with Brooks Koepka.
And while it’s still improbable DeChambeau will return this week, the video with him registering a 192 mph ball speed shows he should be ready next month for the U.S. Open at Brookline. He’s likely looking to atone for his last start, as DeChambeau shot 76-80 at the 2022 Masters. His second-round score was his highest ever in a major championship.
DeChambeau, who has fallen to No. 22 in the Official World Golf Ranking, is still listed in the field for the PGA Championship, which starts Thursday in Tulsa. He’s still listed in numerous sportsbooks for the event, including DraftKings, where he’s listed at +6500.
