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Bryson DeChambeau Uses Deep Learning to Map Every Inch of His Swing

May 16, 2026 · From the archive, written in the Professor's voice before our October 2026 redesign from cloud.google.com

What happened

Bryson DeChambeau employs a deep learning system that tracks more than thirty key points on the body, club, and ball using proprietary 2D and 3D models. The pipeline records the full motion sequence from top of swing through impact and finish, then logs the resulting shot outcomes. Google Cloud supplies the infrastructure that stores and processes the motion data.

Why it matters

Readers learn that performance gains now depend on precise kinematic capture rather than subjective coaching cues. The technique shifts practice from feel-based repetition to data-driven micro-adjustments measured in milliseconds. Workflows change when athletes treat every swing as a labeled dataset that can be queried and compared.

Who's doing it

Bryson DeChambeau partners with Google Cloud to run the motion-tracking models. The system has already produced measurable improvements in club-path consistency and launch-angle repeatability during tournament rounds.

Try it

1. Open Google Cloud Vertex AI at https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai and create a new project.
2. Upload short swing videos and select the pre-built pose-estimation model that tracks thirty body points.
3. Export the labeled frames and compare club-path angles across sessions to identify one variable to adjust.

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