I'm on record here in saying that I think he's much too analytical, that he makes the game appear much too difficult, and that he would fare much better letting go of some of that and figuring out a more balanced approach regarding mechanics and feel. He was an absolute nutcase on the practice range leading into the Open Championship... he looked totally lost. Videos are out there, look for yourself, no need to pile on. Not my desire.
I do think he's sincere in his response to the latest criticisms. It wasn't a good look. He didn't win over too many fans in Europe, who are the most well-behaved and educated fans in pro golf. It's not gonna change overnight. But let's give him some time to figure things out with regard to his at-times too-intense emotions and over analysis that leads to the spectacle that he became a few weeks ago. I think he recognizes he has golf mechanics/physics ADD. And he needs to figure out how to move beyond it.
I don't want to see this kid fail. He seems genuine, seems like a good kid who's just wired much too tightly mentally and mechanically. That's not to say that I don't think he couldn't benefit from a good swing coach who could potentially get him more relaxed and less result-oriented when he's playing. He definitely has some things to sort out with how he approaches the game imo.
Someone who can relate to him that he needs to better enjoy the experience, be less demanding of himself, relax and actually put himself in a comfortable frame of mind, not be so analytical and calculated.
None of those things currently describe Bryson's outward appearance when he plays. He doesn't look like he enjoys what he does for a living.
That needs to change. And once that does change - I think he'll benefit greatly from it. If it doesn't, he'll be little more than a flash in the pan and selling insurance for a living.
