History of Bryson DeChambeau in Timeline

Bryson DeChambeau is an American professional golfer, prominent in both the PGA Tour and now the LIV Golf League. He has secured two major championships, the U.S. Open, winning in 2020 and again in 2024. Known for his unconventional, scientific approach to golf, DeChambeau has garnered attention for his swing speed and dedication to optimizing his game through physics and technology. His unique style and pursuit of distance have made him a notable figure in the world of professional golf.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1961: Jack Nicklaus Won NCAA and U.S. Amateur Titles

In 1961, Jack Nicklaus won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year, a feat that Bryson DeChambeau later replicated.

1990: Phil Mickelson Won NCAA and U.S. Amateur Titles

In 1990, Phil Mickelson won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year, a feat that Bryson DeChambeau later replicated.

September 16, 1993: Bryson DeChambeau Born

On September 16, 1993, Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau was born. He is an American professional golfer.

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1996: Tiger Woods Won NCAA and U.S. Amateur Titles

In 1996, Tiger Woods won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year, a feat that Bryson DeChambeau later replicated.

2000: FedEx Cup Ranking

After winning the Dell Technologies Championship, Bryson DeChambeau moved over 2000 points ahead of Dustin Johnson in the FedEx Cup rankings in 2018.

2004: Ryan Moore Won NCAA and U.S. Amateur Titles

In 2004, Ryan Moore won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year, a feat that Bryson DeChambeau later replicated.

2010: Won California State Junior Championship

In 2010, at the age of 16, Bryson DeChambeau won the California State Junior Championship.

2011: Switched to JumboMax Grips

In 2011, at the suggestion of his instructor Mike Schy, DeChambeau switched to JumboMax Grips, which allow him to hold the club in his palms rather than his fingers.

2012: Graduated High School and Accepted Scholarship

In 2012, Bryson DeChambeau graduated from Clovis East High School and accepted a scholarship to play for the SMU Mustangs at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

2014: Father's Kidney Failure

In 2014, Bryson DeChambeau's father, Jon DeChambeau, suffered kidney failure due to diabetes.

2014: Hunter Mahan's Ridgewood Record

In 2014, Hunter Mahan set the Ridgewood Country Club tournament record with a score of 270, which was later bested by Bryson DeChambeau in 2018.

June 2015: Won NCAA Individual Championship

In June 2015, Bryson DeChambeau became the first SMU Mustang to win the NCAA individual championship.

June 2015: PGA Tour Debut

In June 2015, Bryson DeChambeau made his PGA Tour debut as an amateur at the FedEx St. Jude Classic near Memphis, Tennessee, finishing in 45th place.

2015: Reconnecting with Friend and U.S. Amateur Win

In 2015, Jon DeChambeau reconnected with a high school friend after Bryson's victory at the U.S. Amateur.

2015: 2015 U.S. Open Viewership

In 2015, The U.S. Open viewership peaked at 11.4 million, the highest since the 2024 U.S. Open.

2015: Australian Masters Runner-Up

In November 2015, Bryson DeChambeau finished runner-up at the Australian Masters, two shots behind Peter Senior.

April 2016: Turned Professional

In mid-April 2016, immediately after the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau turned professional and signed a long-term agreement with Cobra-Puma Golf.

2016: Low Amateur at Masters Tournament

In 2016, Bryson DeChambeau was the low amateur at the Masters Tournament, finishing in a tie for 21st place.

2016: Unable to Defend NCAA Title

In 2016, Bryson DeChambeau was unable to defend his NCAA title after the SMU athletic department was handed a postseason ban by the NCAA.

2016: Experimenting with Single-Length Clubs

In 2016, DeChambeau recalled experimenting with a set of clubs, making them all the same length to test if it would improve his golf swing. He found that it worked for him and that he does not turn his wrists during his swing.

July 16, 2017: First PGA Tour Victory

On July 16, 2017, Bryson DeChambeau earned his first PGA Tour victory by winning the John Deere Classic.

December 2017: Golfing with President Trump

In December 2017, DeChambeau played a round of golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, senator David Perdue, and former professional golfer Dana Quigley, having gifted Trump a set of golf clubs valued at $750 that year.

2017: Earned PGA Tour Card

Bryson DeChambeau earned his 2017 PGA Tour card through the Web.com Tour Finals, due to a win at the DAP Championship.

2017: Father's Kidney Transplant

In 2017, Jon DeChambeau received a kidney from a high school friend, Ron Bankofier, after Bryson's U.S. Amateur win.

June 3, 2018: Won the Memorial Tournament

On June 3, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, in a sudden-death playoff.

August 26, 2018: Won The Northern Trust

On August 26, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won The Northern Trust for his first playoff victory and established a new tournament record at Ridgewood Country Club.

September 2018: Ryder Cup Selection

In September 2018, Bryson DeChambeau was named as a captain's pick by Jim Furyk for the United States team participating in the 2018 Ryder Cup.

November 4, 2018: Won Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

On November 4, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas, Nevada, bringing him to number five in the Official World Golf Ranking.

November 2018: Reached Number Five in World Golf Ranking

Bryson DeChambeau matched his previous best ranking of number five in the Official World Golf Ranking in November 2018, after reaching it again in August 2020.

January 27, 2019: Won Omega Dubai Desert Classic

On January 27, 2019, Bryson DeChambeau won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai, UAE, claiming his maiden European Tour title.

December 2019: Played in the Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Bryson DeChambeau played on the U.S. team at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia.

2019: Muscle Mass Increase

Beginning in late 2019, Bryson DeChambeau set out to add muscle mass to increase his swing speed and hit the ball farther.

July 5, 2020: Won Rocket Mortgage Classic

On July 5, 2020, Bryson DeChambeau won the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, Michigan, by three strokes over Matthew Wolff.

August 2020: Top-10 Finish at PGA Championship

In August 2020, Bryson DeChambeau finished in a tie for fourth place at the PGA Championship, marking his first top-10 finish in a major championship.

2020: U.S. Open Victory Celebration

After winning the 2020 U.S. Open, DeChambeau celebrated his victory at Trump National Golf Club Westchester with Eric Trump.

2020: Single-Length Irons and Wedges

As of 2020, all of DeChambeau's irons and wedges are cut to exactly the same length: 37.5 inches (95.3 cm) and have the same lie and bounce angles, differing only in loft.

2020: Longest Driver on PGA Tour

In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau became the longest driver on the PGA Tour.

2020: Rules Controversies

In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau was involved in two rules controversies at the Memorial Tournament and the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, leading to discussions and reactions from fellow players.

2020: Won U.S. Open

In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau won one of his two major championships, the U.S. Open.

2020: Representing Trump Golf

In 2020, DeChambeau expressed his honor in representing Trump Golf and having a relationship with the Trump Organization.

2020: Starting YouTube Channel

In 2020, DeChambeau started creating content on YouTube to show behind-the-scenes footage about his life on the PGA Tour and reinvent his public image.

2020: COVID-19 Positive Test and Olympics Withdrawal

In 2020, DeChambeau withdrew from the Summer Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. He stated he was not vaccinated, preferring to give the vaccine to those who needed it more.

2020: Father Witnessing U.S. Open Victory

In 2020, Jon DeChambeau was able to witness Bryson DeChambeau's victory at the U.S. Open.

March 2021: Won Arnold Palmer Invitational

In March 2021, Bryson DeChambeau won the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida.

August 2021: Lost in Playoff at BMW Championship

In August 2021, Bryson DeChambeau shot 27 under-par at the BMW Championship but lost on the sixth hole of a sudden-death playoff to Patrick Cantlay.

September 2021: Played in Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Bryson DeChambeau played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin.

2021: Removal of Trump Logo

Following the 2021 United States Capitol riot and the PGA of America's decision to remove the 2022 PGA Championship from Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, DeChambeau removed the Trump logo from his bag.

2021: Driver Comments and Apology

In 2021, Bryson DeChambeau blamed his driver after an opening round at the Open Championship, leading to criticism from a Cobra Golf tour operations manager and a subsequent apology from DeChambeau on Instagram.

2021: Response to Driver Length Rule

In 2021, DeChambeau commented that the rule change limiting driver length was "a little flattering," and said that the 48-inch driver had not worked for him.

February 2022: Committed to PGA Tour

In February 2022, amidst speculation about joining LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau released a statement committing to the PGA Tour.

April 2022: Wrist Surgery

In April 2022, Bryson DeChambeau announced that he had surgery on his left wrist and would be taking time to recover.

November 2022: Death of Father, Jon DeChambeau

In November 2022, Bryson DeChambeau's father, Jon DeChambeau, passed away at the age of 63 after struggling with diabetes complications following a kidney transplant.

2022: Playing with Donald Trump at LIV Golf Bedminster

In 2022, DeChambeau played with Donald Trump, alongside Eric Trump and Dustin Johnson, in a pro-am round at the LIV Golf Bedminster event, stating it was an honor.

2022: Rule Change on Driver Length

In 2022, the R&A and USGA instituted a local rule allowing competition organizers to limit the permitted length of a non-putter golf club to 46 inches, partly in response to DeChambeau's experimentation with a longer driver.

2022: Discontinuation of Championship and Invitational

The Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022.

June 2023: Controversial CNN Interview

In June 2023, Bryson DeChambeau stated in an interview with CNN that families of the victims of the September 11 attacks should move forward "in forgiveness" regarding the LIV Golf controversy.

August 6, 2023: First LIV Tour Win with Krank Driver

On August 6, 2023, DeChambeau won his first event on the LIV tour using a Krank Formula Fire LD driver, designed for long-drive competitors, noting it performed the best he's had in the past five years.

August 2023: First LIV Golf Win

In August 2023, Bryson DeChambeau won his first tournament on LIV Golf at The Greenbrier, setting a new tour record of 58 in the third and final round, tying the record for lowest round in an elite-level men's professional golf tournament.

July 2024: Trump Video Release

In July 2024, DeChambeau's video with Donald Trump was released on YouTube, receiving over 3 million views within 12 hours.

September 2024: YouTube Subscriber Count Surpasses PGA Tour

By September 2024, DeChambeau had garnered around 2.5 million subscribers on YouTube, surpassing the PGA Tour's subscriber count on the platform. He took inspiration from MrBeast's gamification strategies.

2024: Appearance at Trump Victory Speech

After Trump won the 2024 presidential election, DeChambeau was invited on stage during Trump's victory speech at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

2024: Runner-up at PGA Championship

At the 2024 PGA Championship, Bryson DeChambeau shot a final round 7-under par 64 to tie Xander Schauffele, who ultimately won by one stroke.

2024: U.S. Open Win

In 2024, Bryson DeChambeau won his second major title at the U.S. Open, finishing 6-under par, one stroke ahead of Rory McIlroy. The broadcast of DeChambeau's battle against McIlroy drew a peak viewership of 11.4 million.

2025: Chairperson of Council on Sports and Multi-Sport Complex Launch

In 2025, DeChambeau was selected to be the chairperson of President Trump's recreated Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. He also announced his intention to launch a multi-sport complex in his hometown of Clovis, California, to promote youth sports.