DeChambeau Says Hand Injury Happened Playing Table Tennis In Saudi Arabia

And maybe some speed training.

Rex Hoggard’s report from Austin shares the admission of Bryson DeChambeau, who opens at 1:44 today in the WGC Dell Match Play against 49-year-old Richard Bland.

DeChambeau said he injured his hand playing table tennis at the Saudi International, but the ailment had been hurting him for some time.

“People are going to say it’s off of speed training and all that and, sure, some of the things have been a part of that, just abuse and working really, really hard,” he said. “But at the same time, I wouldn’t have traded it for anything. I’ve learned so much about my body as time has gone on and learned how to manage things and how important rest is.”

DeChambeau, said he may eventually need to have surgery on his injured hand.

What’s the old saying? Nothing good happens in Saudi Arabia?

Meanwhile, this is just Bland’s third U.S. start ever and he needs a strong week to reach world top 50 status and a late Masters invite, reports Derek Lawrenson.