Early Life and Education of Bryson DeChambeau: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Bryson DeChambeau, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Bryson DeChambeau is an American professional golfer currently playing on the LIV Golf League. Previously on the PGA Tour, he's distinguished himself by winning two major championships, both the 2020 and 2024 U.S. Open. Known for his unique approach to the game and scientific approach to golf, he has garnered both attention and criticism for his unconventional methods.

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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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2011: Switch to JumboMax Grips

In 2011, Bryson DeChambeau switched to JumboMax Grips, the largest grips commercially available, at the suggestion of his instructor Mike Schy. This allows him to hold the club in his palms rather than his fingers.

2012: Graduates High School and Accepts Scholarship

In 2012, DeChambeau graduated from Clovis East High School and accepted a scholarship to Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas.

2014: Father's kidney failure

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

2015: Father reconnects with kidney donor

In 2015, through Bryson's victory at the U.S. Amateur, Jon reconnected with a high school friend, Ron Bankofier, who would later become his kidney donor.

December 2017: Played Golf with Donald Trump and gifted golf clubs

In December 2017, DeChambeau played golf with U.S. President Donald Trump and gifted Trump a set of golf clubs valued at $750.

2017: Father receives kidney transplant

In 2017, Jon DeChambeau received a kidney from Ron Bankofier, a high school friend, after reconnecting through Bryson's U.S. Amateur victory in 2015.

2019: Began Bulking Up

Beginning in late 2019, DeChambeau started adding muscle mass to increase his swing speed and drive the ball farther.

2020: Starts YouTube channel

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

2020: Withdrawal from Summer Olympics due to COVID-19

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

2020: Father witnesses U.S. Open victory

In 2020, Jon DeChambeau witnessed his son Bryson's victory at the U.S. Open.

2021: Trump logo removed from bag

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

April 2022: Announces Wrist Surgery

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

November 2022: Death of father

In November 2022, Bryson DeChambeau's father, Jon, died at the age of 63 after struggling with diabetes.

2022: Plays golf with Donald Trump at LIV Golf event

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

2022: Championship and Invitational discontinued

In 2022, the Championship and Invitational golf tournaments were discontinued.

July 2024: Video with Trump released on YouTube

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

September 2024: Surpasses PGA Tour's subscriber count on YouTube

By September 2024, DeChambeau had garnered around 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube, surpassing the PGA Tour's subscriber count on the platform. He cited MrBeast as inspiration for his gamification strategies.

2024: Invited onstage at Trump's 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.