Sir Nick Faldo believes Bryson DeChambeau has "zero clue of strategy" for links golf as the American seeks to end a streak of three missed cuts at majors at The Open at Royal Birkdale. Despite winning two LIV Golf events this season, DeChambeau has struggled at the PGA Championship, Masters, and US Open.

Faldo, a three-time Open champion, criticized DeChambeau's aggressive driver-first approach at Royal Portrush last year, advocating instead for conservative play: "You thread it... You feed it down the fairway." Faldo emphasized working backward from greens, using downslope run with long irons rather than risking narrow fairways with driver.

DeChambeau, 32-year-old, is debuting new 3D-printed irons designed for consistent spin from rough. The two-time US Open champion remains optimistic despite major struggles: "If I feel good I know I can give myself a chance." Meanwhile, defending champion Scottie Scheffler enters after his first missed cut in 78 starts, which Faldo dismisses as meaningless, noting Scheffler's superior short game suits firm, windy conditions.