The raw power of Bryson DeChambeau feels like it should lend itself quite nicely to Royal Troon, a course which features the longest hole in Open Championship history.

Over these past few years, DeChambeau’s ability to outmuscle a golf course has yielded two US Open victories, the most recent of which came last month at Pinehurst.

While he is viewed as the Incredible Bulk of the golfing world, DeChambeau is also the game’s Greatest Showman.

Now a keen YouTuber, his channel is just shy of one million subscribers and he uses it to attempt all kinds of weird and wonderful tricks and stunts.

A couple of months ago, he attempted to break par whilst using a beginner’s set of clubs bought for just $100 from Walmart.

More recently, he challenged Joe Biden and Donald Trump to settle their differences in a head-to-head contest over 18 holes.

On and off the golf course, DeChambeau is box-office. He is a born entertainer, whose penchant for the peculiar goes way beyond the quirk that his lob wedge happens to be the same length as his five-iron.

‘I’m just going to keep entertaining and showcasing to the fans what this great game is all about,’ said the big-hitting American ahead of the Open Championship.

‘When I’m out here, I would say I’m more of a golfer than entertainer. When I’m filming YouTube content, I’m definitely more of an entertainer compared to a golfer, but I still try to play the best I can.

‘So it flips. It’s not like I’m this percentage golfer, this percentage entertainer. It really flows depending on the situation I’m in. Major championship week, I’m focused on playing the best golf I possibly can.

‘There’s going to be moments where I hopefully can showcase the fans a little something fun but, in YouTube I’m really trying to showcase everything that I’ve got entertainment-wise.

‘It’s just taken time for me to have a better, bigger perspective on life and also having a platform where I can showcase that and refine it to a really cool level and give people some great entertainment.

‘Previously? I mean, you could say I was bothered, but it was more of like, dang, I’m disappointed that people don’t see who I am. It’s cool to get people to see who I am now.’

Given his propensity to entertain, DeChambeau knows there will inevitably be a clamour from spectators to see those trademark booming drives of 400 yards when he unleashes the big stick.

But it all comes with a caveat. By his own admission, there will be times this week when the 30-year-old will have to rein in his natural instincts, especially off the tee.

Especially on Troon’s fearsome back nine, widely viewed as the toughest on The Open rota, he believes it will become a question of strategy rather than distance.

Trying to conquer some of the monster par fours, as well as the par-five sixth, which measures 623 yards, it won’t be a case of Boom-Boom Bryson.

Asked if he feels he can simply outmuscle Royal Troon, he replied: ‘No, I don’t think it’s possible to overpower it.

‘There’s too many hazards around the fairways, even in the bunkers. You’ve got to be very strategic out here. Look, I’ve played well on strategic golf courses in the past. So I think I’m pretty solid at it. But over- powering this golf course, I don’t know if it’s possible.

‘That back nine has some teeth, and you’ve got to drive it straight, you’ve got to control your golf ball.

‘The greens are pretty fair, but driving it straight and controlling that golf ball underneath the wind is going to be super key this week.

‘I think there’s a few holes, 11 is a great example, just get that one on the fairway. It’s a very difficult, difficult hole.

‘If the wind picks up, it may be driver. There are times where it has to be driver. You can’t hit 3-wood or 5-wood; it’s just too short.

‘I could hit a 3-wood, and if it’s 15, 20 miles an hour into the wind, it could go 250 yards, 240 yards depending on the height.

‘If it’s raining, too, that plays a big factor as well. So there are times where you may be forced to hit driver, and you’ve just got to suck it up and hit a good drive. It’s going to be an interesting challenge.’

It feels like perceptions around DeChambeau have changed over the past year or so. He seemed to be one of the most unpopular players in the game not all that long ago.

But he believes his YouTube channel has helped his quirky personality to shine through, which, in turn, has won some people over.

Connecting with young fans is an important part of what he does. So, too, is using his platform to grow the game and reach new audiences.

DeChambeau also wants to move into the design and technology side of the game.

‘You might be seeing something later today or tomorrow on that,’ he said. ‘I’ll give you more when I can. Certainly we’re working on some things.’

Asked if he would like to see more of his golf equipment in play around the world and across different levels of the game, he replied: ‘Absolutely. That’s the main goal.

‘It’s not just going to be unique to me. It needs to be built for the individual. Everybody’s game, everybody’s swing is different. That’s what makes this game so amazing.

‘For me, personally, it’s probably number one on my list [to grow the game], besides continuing to win tournaments and giving my best to do that.

‘I would love to just continue to grow this great game because it develops character, it develops amazing character, and I’ve obviously had issues in the past.

‘Over the course of time, it’s developed my character. You see that perceptual change happen, and hopefully it’s an inspiration to others that this game can really do wonders for individuals.’