1961: Jack Nicklaus Wins NCAA and U.S. Amateur
In 1961, Jack Nicklaus won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year. Bryson DeChambeau would later join him in this achievement.
1990: Phil Mickelson Wins NCAA and U.S. Amateur
In 1990, Phil Mickelson won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year. Bryson DeChambeau would later join him in this achievement.
September 16, 1993: Bryson DeChambeau Born
On September 16, 1993, Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau was born. He would become an American professional golfer.
1996: Tiger Woods Wins NCAA and U.S. Amateur
In 1996, Tiger Woods won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year. Bryson DeChambeau would later join him in this achievement.
2000: Points Ahead in FedEx Cup Rankings
After his win at the Dell Technologies Championship, Bryson DeChambeau was over 2000 points ahead of Dustin Johnson in the FedEx Cup rankings.
2004: Ryan Moore Wins NCAA and U.S. Amateur
In 2004, Ryan Moore won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year. Bryson DeChambeau would later join him in this achievement.
2010: California State Junior Championship Win
In 2010, at the age of 16, Bryson DeChambeau won the California State Junior Championship, marking an early achievement in his golf career.
2011: Switched to JumboMax Grips
In 2011, Bryson DeChambeau switched to JumboMax Grips at the suggestion of his instructor Mike Schy.
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.
2014: Hunter Mahan's Ridgewood Record
In 2014, Hunter Mahan set the Ridgewood Country Club tournament record with a score of 270, which Bryson DeChambeau later bested in 2018.
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.
2015: U.S. Amateur Victory & Family Reunion
In 2015, Bryson's victory at the U.S. Amateur led to his father, Jon, reconnecting with a high school friend.
April 2016: Turns Professional
In April 2016, Bryson DeChambeau turned professional and signed with Cobra-Puma Golf, making his pro debut at the RBC Heritage.
2016: Masters Appearance
In 2016, Bryson DeChambeau was the low amateur at the Masters, tying for 21st place.
July 16, 2017: First PGA Tour Victory
On July 16, 2017, Bryson DeChambeau secured his first PGA Tour victory by winning the John Deere Classic.
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: PGA Tour Card Earned
In 2017, Bryson DeChambeau successfully earned his PGA Tour card through the Web.com Tour Finals after winning the DAP Championship.
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.
June 3, 2018: Memorial Tournament Victory
On June 3, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, after a sudden-death playoff.
August 26, 2018: The Northern Trust Win
On August 26, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won The Northern Trust, establishing a new tournament record at Ridgewood Country Club.
September 2018: Ryder Cup Selection
In September 2018, Bryson DeChambeau was selected as a captain's pick for the United States team participating in the 2018 Ryder Cup.
November 2018: Official World Golf Ranking
In November 2018, DeChambeau first reached number five in the Official World Golf Ranking.
December 2019: Presidents Cup Appearance
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 began adding muscle mass to increase his swing speed and driving distance.
August 2020: PGA Championship Finish
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.
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: Longest Driver on PGA Tour
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau became the longest driver on the PGA Tour, showcasing his power and distance.
2020: Rules Controversies
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau faced multiple rules controversies, including a quintuple-bogey at the Memorial Tournament and an ant-related dispute at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational.
2020: U.S. Open Win
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open, marking one of his major championship victories.
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: Father Witnesses U.S. Open Win
In 2020, DeChambeau's father, Jon, was able to witness Bryson's victory at the U.S. Open.
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.
2020: Results Not in Chronological Order
Note regarding 2020, that results are not in chronological order.
March 2021: Arnold Palmer Invitational Victory
In March 2021, Bryson DeChambeau won the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida.
August 2021: BMW Championship Playoff Loss
In August 2021, Bryson DeChambeau lost on the sixth hole of a sudden-death playoff to Patrick Cantlay at the BMW Championship.
September 2021: Ryder Cup Win
In September 2021, Bryson DeChambeau played on the victorious U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.
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.
2021: Driver Comments and Apology
In 2021, Bryson DeChambeau made controversial comments about his driver at the Open Championship, leading to criticism and a subsequent apology.
February 2022: Commitment to PGA Tour
In February 2022, amidst speculation, Bryson DeChambeau released a statement committing to the PGA Tour.
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.
2022: Championship and Invitational Discontinued
In 2022, the Championship and Invitational were discontinued.
2022: Rule Change on Club 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 use of a longer driver. DeChambeau later stated that the 48-inch driver had not worked for him.
June 2023: 9/11 Attacks Forgiveness
In June 2023, Bryson DeChambeau commented to CNN that families of the victims of the September 11 attacks should move forward "in forgiveness."
August 6, 2023: First LIV Tour Win
On August 6, 2023, DeChambeau secured his first victory on the LIV tour using a Krank Formula Fire LD driver, a type not commonly used by professional golfers. After the event, he remarked that it had performed the best for him in the past five years of professional golf.
August 2023: LIV Golf Victory and Record
In August 2023, Bryson DeChambeau won his first tournament on LIV Golf at The Greenbrier, setting a new tour record of 58 in the final round.
2024: PGA Championship Runner-up
At the 2024 PGA Championship, DeChambeau tied for the lead but ultimately finished as runner-up to Xander Schauffele.
2024: U.S. Open Win
At the 2024 U.S. Open, DeChambeau secured his second major title, finishing 6-under for the tournament.
