…and in a charming, expedite-the-freak-show exposure of regulatory ineptitude as we wonder how much longer American tournament golf can be played without quarantining half the Tour.

Obviously, it is CLEARLY the better way to play the TPC River Highlands’ 17th by flailing away on a spectator-free course. I mean, who would play to that tiny water-guarded fairway when they could bomb away? Bryson? We need you in this time.

Luke Kerr-Dineen first posted this after DeChambeau’s practice round at the Travelers Championship.

Bryson tried driving the 420-yard 17th green during his practice round today. Reached 198 mph ball speed on the drive (!) and stayed dry, but says it's too risky to try in the tournament.

Was tempted to try and drive a few holes last week, but ended up "playing smart" pic.twitter.com/quAysDTpVb

— LKD (@LukeKerrDineen) June 23, 2020

But he has so far, decided not to do it, Brentley Romine notes here:

What Bryson said afterward: "On 17, I just thought I'd give it a go and give it a rip, and I was able to get it over after like three or four tries. But it's not worth it. ... I'd have to achieve 200- to 205-mph ball speed every time to be able to hit it over with that wind." https://t.co/UgKtmQtU0v

— Brentley Romine (@BrentleyGC) June 23, 2020

DeChambeau tees off with Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson the first two rounds, starting Thursday at 7:35 a.m. ET (No. 10) and Friday at 12:50 a.m. ET (No. 1).