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 in the LIV Golf League after formerly being on the PGA Tour. He is a major champion, having won the 2020 and 2024 U.S. Open.
September 16, 1993: Bryson DeChambeau Born
On September 16, 1993, Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau was born. He would become an American professional golfer.
2012: High School Graduation
In 2012, Bryson DeChambeau graduated from Clovis East High School and accepted a scholarship to Southern Methodist University.
2014: Father's Kidney Failure
In 2014, DeChambeau's father, Jon, suffered kidney failure due to complications from diabetes.
June 2015: NCAA Individual Championship Win
In June 2015, Bryson DeChambeau won the NCAA individual championship, becoming the first SMU Mustang to achieve this honor.
December 2017: Golf Round with U.S. President
In December 2017, DeChambeau played a round of golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, Senator David Perdue, and former professional golfer Dana Quigley. DeChambeau also gifted Trump a set of golf clubs valued at $750 that year.
2017: Kidney Transplant for Father
In 2017, a high school friend of Jon, Ron Bankofier, donated a kidney to him, after he suffered kidney failure in 2014.
2019: Muscle Mass Increase
Beginning in late 2019, Bryson DeChambeau began adding muscle mass to increase his swing speed and driving distance.
2020: COVID-19 Positive and Olympics Withdrawal
In 2020, DeChambeau tested positive for COVID-19, leading to his withdrawal from the Summer Olympics. He stated he was not vaccinated and preferred to give the vaccine to those who needed it more.
2020: Relationship with Trump Organization
In a 2020 interview, DeChambeau expressed his honor in representing Trump Golf and having a relationship with the Trump Organization, praising their support.
2021: Capitol Riot and Logo Removal
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 had the Trump logo removed from his bag.
April 2022: Wrist Surgery Announcement
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
In November 2022, DeChambeau's father, Jon, passed away at the age of 63 after struggling with diabetes following a kidney transplant.
2022: LIV Golf Bedminster Event with Donald Trump
In 2022, DeChambeau played a pro-am round at the LIV Golf Bedminster event with Donald Trump, alongside Eric Trump and Dustin Johnson, stating it was an honor to play with a president.
