Big hitters could have the drive to master Augusta next month

DeChambeau’s decision to “bulk up” in order to hit the ball further and then deal with the consequences was meant to be negated by the narrow fairways and thick rough at a typical US Open

Bryson DeChambeau’s performance at Augusta National will be closely watched. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

The first Masters to be staged in November could also produce the first debutant winner since 1979, given the quality of a number of players making their first trip to Augusta National.

But could it also be the final straw in golf’s long-running distance debate as US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau looks to overpower one of the most iconic courses in the world?