Bryson DeChambeau is known for his power and charisma, but even the biggest hitters can have an off day. The LIV Golf star got off to a disastrous start at the PGA Championship on Thursday, shooting a 76 (+6) that may have already knocked him out of contention for the major title.

The day began with a curious sight: DeChambeau arriving at the course in a large puffy jacket, suggesting he wasn't exactly comfortable with the early morning conditions. That discomfort quickly translated to the course, as the two-time major winner struggled to find his rhythm from the very first holes.

DeChambeau's round was marred by an inability to produce birdies and a frustrating tendency to drop shots. The lowlights started early. On the 11th hole (his second of the day), a delicate birdie putt rolled far past the hole, forcing him to scramble for a bogey. The speed of the greens clearly caught him off guard.

Things got even stranger on the second hole. DeChambeau's drive sailed so far right that it landed on the stairs of a building. After a confused exchange with officials, he took relief from the pine straw but still managed to save par—a small victory in an otherwise tough round.

That par save kept him at +4 temporarily, but the damage continued. DeChambeau carded six holes of bogey or worse, including a double bogey on the par-3 eighth hole, where his tee shot went wide right and he couldn't get up-and-down from a tricky lie.

For fans of Bryson and those who appreciate the drama of major championship golf, this opening round was a stark reminder that even the game's most innovative players can have days where nothing clicks. While it's still early, DeChambeau will need a spectacular turnaround in the second round to make the cut and keep his PGA Championship hopes alive.