LIV Golf Star Bryson DeChambeau Debuts 3D Printed Iron at Masters

The unconventional player is hoping his custom club helps him capture his first green jacket.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:34am

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A cubist, geometric illustration depicting Bryson DeChambeau's golf swing and the Masters tournament in an abstract, deconstructed style, using sharp planes of emerald green, azure blue, and warm ochre.Bryson DeChambeau's unconventional approach to the Masters could shake up the tournament's traditional landscape.Augusta Today

Bryson DeChambeau, the star player of the LIV Golf tour, is taking an innovative approach to the Masters Tournament this year by using a 5-iron that he had 3D printed. DeChambeau, a two-time U.S. Open champion, has had success at Augusta National in recent years with a pair of top-10 finishes, but has yet to win the coveted green jacket. He is hoping that this unique club will give him the edge he needs to finally break through and win his first Masters title.

Why it matters

DeChambeau's use of 3D printing technology in golf equipment is a sign of the sport's increasing embrace of advanced manufacturing techniques. If successful, it could pave the way for more players to experiment with custom-printed clubs, potentially shifting the competitive landscape of professional golf.

The details

According to reports, DeChambeau had the 5-iron 3D printed specifically for this year's Masters tournament. The unconventional player is known for his power off the tee, but has struggled with distance control with his irons and wedges at Augusta National, which he has previously described as a 'par-67' course. By using a custom-printed club, DeChambeau hopes to improve his iron play and make a serious run at his first green jacket.

  • DeChambeau had his best chance to win the Masters last year, when he entered the final round in second place and played on Sunday with Rory McIlroy in the final pairing.
  • The 2023 Masters Tournament is taking place from April 6-9, 2023.

The players

Bryson DeChambeau

A professional golfer who plays on the LIV Golf tour. He is a two-time U.S. Open champion and has had several top-10 finishes at the Masters in recent years, but has yet to win the green jacket.

Rory McIlroy

A professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He held off DeChambeau and Justin Rose to complete the career grand slam by winning the 2022 Masters.

Justin Rose

A professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He finished runner-up to Rory McIlroy at the 2022 Masters.

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What they’re saying

“Augusta National has humbled me at times like it has done with so many others over the years.”

— Bryson DeChambeau

What’s next

All eyes will be on Bryson DeChambeau and his 3D printed 5-iron when the first round of the 2023 Masters gets underway on April 6th.

The takeaway

DeChambeau's innovative approach to the Masters highlights the growing role of advanced manufacturing techniques in professional golf. If his custom-printed club gives him an edge, it could inspire other players to explore similar equipment customization, potentially shaking up the competitive landscape of the sport.