BRYSON DECHAMBEAU has been hailed as the “people’s champ” after his gesture delighted fans at the Open.

The American golfer had left some disappointed with his decision to tee off from a hole with just an iron.

DeChambeau, 31, could hear the groans from fans as he started to make his walk down the hole.

But instead of ignoring them, he turned around and decided to give them something to remember.

He could be heard saying “People go crazy for it, I don’t know why” before being handed his driver by his caddie.

He added: “Alright, here’s the hard one.”

Fans loved the moment as it was caught on video and shared on social media.

The star returned to the tee and smashed a shot with a driver, which led to an eruption of cheers from the crowd.

One posted: “Champion golfer of the people.”

A second wrote: “The People’s champ.”

A third commented: “How can you not love this guy?! Man of the people.”

A fourth said: “The blokes just class. Love him.”

Another added: “This is just so cool. It says sooooo much about Bryson and why he’s such an incredible face for golf.”

DeChambeau did not look over enthused with his showmanship effort as he went down the fairway.

But he could rest easy knowing it was just the practice round and there was nothing at stake.

It is not the first time fans have been amazed by DeChambeau.

He has previously left them speechless as he showed off a day in his life with a helicopter and launcher.

He will be coming up against fierce rival Rory McIlroy at the Open after tensions between thw two soured after his US Open win last year.