With an opening five-under 66, DeChambeau co-led at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club with two-time major winner Martin Kaymer, with the pair being closely trailed by two other major champions, Phil Mickelson and Graeme McDowell, along with Marc Leishman, Anirban Lahiri and Joaquin Niemann.

Bryson DeChambeau’s relentless devotion to his craft has become the stuff of legend among peers, who describe the LIV Golf star’s work habits as near maniacal. Even when not on the range, the self-proclaimed perfection seeker often is assessing how he can elevate his practice regimen.

After a 107-minute weather delay, the stars took advantage of a soft golf course during the first round of LIV Golf Virginia.

A chip shot from Phil Mickelson has gone viral, and the resident LIV Golf content expert, Bryson DeChambeau, gave his sign of approval.

Bryson DeChambeau finished tied for fourth at the LIV Golf Virginia, held at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. He shot a 6-under 65 in the final round to end the tournament at 13-under overall.

However, the highlight of the tournament was Phil Mickelson's flop shot. On the par-4 17th at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, the 54-year-old birdied by hoisting an improbable sideways flop shot from a greenside bunker rim. Even Bryson DeChambeau was left mesmerized.

Bryson DeChambeau chipped in for an eagle and a birdie on his way to a 5-under-par 66, and he shares the first-round lead with Germany’s Martin Kaymer at LIV Golf Virginia on Friday in Gainesville, Va.