Bryson DeChambeau looked like he’d played his way out of the British Open on Thursday, when he posted an opening-round 7-over 78.

Golf pro DeChambeau, 31, revealed in January that he was using a portion of his fortune to buy up land in his hometown of Clovis, CA.

Bryson DeChambeau admitted he wanted to quit The Open after a brutal first round but bounced back with seven birdies in Round 2.

Bryson DeChambeau shot 65 on Friday at Royal Portrush — a 13-shot improvement that guaranteed the two-time major winner will be around for the weekend. Living in the here and now is advisable when you're in the throes of a major championship, but that doesn't mean DeChambeau is content with the current state of his equipment.

"I played with him a lot in college, and he was not that good, so he's figured out a lot of stuff since then," Bryson DeChambeau joked about Claret Jug-winner Scottie Scheffler.

Golf pro DeChambeau, 31, revealed in January that he was using a portion of his fortune to buy up land in his hometown of Clovis, CA.

Bryson DeChambeau is testing a prototype ball at the British Open that he claims flies straighter and spins more with wedges — but it’s not ready yet.