However, he couldn't carry this momentum into the subsequent British Open at Royal Troon, failing to make the cut alongside Rory McIlroy . As the world's No. 9 ranked player, he struggled with 30 mph winds at the iconic Scottish course, posting rounds of 79-75.
Daly, who won the Open back in 1995, made light of DeChambeau's struggles. He promised to teach him how to "win a British Open", a comment that drew laughter from DeChambeau.
Taken aback by the remark, the LIV Golf star responded with a smile: "Wow, ok! Here we go."
The comment was made in good spirits as Daly handed DeChambeau a box of cigars while filming an episode of "Break 50. Making good on his promise Daly then imparted some words of wisdom towards his peer as he said: ". True to his word, Daly then shared some wisdom with his colleague, advising him to "Just let the wind be your friend."
DeChambeau reflected on the unique challenges of the Open before the 2024 event at Royal Troon, stating: "It can be a difficult challenge. I wouldn't say it's a problem. It's a challenge. I think that's what's so great about links golf and the Open Championship, and what it provides is a different test and a different test to try and figure out and get an 'A' on, I guess you could say."
He recalled his past performances in Britain, saying: "For me, I played well at Royal Lytham St. Annes when it was firm and fast in the Walker Cup (in 2015). Played well at St. Andrews," and acknowledged the struggle with conditions he's not accustomed to: "Played well at other places. But it's always been a difficult test for me because I wasn't great at putting early on in my career."
After this year's experience at Royal Troon, DeChambeau admitted: "It's a completely different test. I didn't get any practice in it, and I didn't really play much in the rain."
He continued: "It's a difficult test out here. Something I'm not familiar with. I never grew up playing it, and not to say that that's the reason; I finished eighth at St Andrews [at the 2022 Open]. I can do it when it's warm and not windy."
Expressing gratitude to his supporters after the tournament in Scotland, he concluded on Twitter/X: "Thanks for all the amazing support this week at The Open. Wasn't the outcome I was looking for but we'll be back stronger next time. Love you guys."
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