At the 2026 Masters in Augusta, Georgia, Bryson DeChambeau's hopes of winning were significantly dampened after he recorded a triple bogey on the par-4 11th hole during the opening round. Starting the day at even par, DeChambeau's drive of 347 yards was impressive, but his approach shot landed in a bunker, leading to a triple-bogey 7. He finished the round with a disappointing score of four-over 76, leaving him tied for 60th place and nine shots behind co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Sam Burns. Historically, no player has won the Masters after making a triple bogey, which adds pressure on DeChambeau to make the cut for the weekend play. He acknowledged his struggles with iron play, stating, "I just did not have my irons under control," which has been a recurring issue in his past performances at majors. Despite his recent success on the LIV Golf circuit, where he averaged 67.15 in five appearances, the Masters has proven challenging for him, with 16 double bogeys and two triples in his last seven starts.