History of Bryson DeChambeau in Timeline
1 hour ago : DeChambeau Opposes Rollback, Makes Bold Claim Amidst Distance Debate in Golf.
Bryson DeChambeau and Gaslighters GC voiced opposition to the golf rollback. DeChambeau cautioned against changing the rules amidst the distance debate, asserting his driver claim. He views the significant rollback positively for men's professional golf.
1961: Jack Nicklaus Won Both NCAA and U.S. Amateur Titles
In 1961, Jack Nicklaus won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year.
1990: Phil Mickelson Won Both NCAA and U.S. Amateur Titles
In 1990, Phil Mickelson won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year.
September 16, 1993: Bryson DeChambeau Born
On September 16, 1993, Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau was born. He is an American professional golfer.
1996: Tiger Woods Won Both NCAA and U.S. Amateur Titles
In 1996, Tiger Woods won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year.
2000: Margin Over Dustin Johnson in FedEx Cup Rankings
Following Dell Technologies Championship, Bryson DeChambeau put himself over 2000 points ahead of Dustin Johnson in the FedEx Cup rankings in 2018.
2004: Ryan Moore Won Both NCAA and U.S. Amateur Titles
In 2004, Ryan Moore won both the NCAA and U.S. Amateur titles in the same year.
2010: Won California State Junior Championship
In 2010, at the age of 16, Bryson DeChambeau won the California State Junior Championship, marking an early achievement in his golf career.
2011: Switch to JumboMax Grips
In 2011, at the suggestion of his instructor Mike Schy, Bryson DeChambeau switched to JumboMax Grips, the largest commercially available grips, allowing him to hold the club in his palms rather than his fingers.
2012: Graduated High School, Accepted SMU 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, where he majored in physics.
2014: Father's Kidney Failure
In 2014, Bryson DeChambeau's father, Jon, suffered kidney failure due to diabetes.
2014: Hunter Mahan Set Ridgewood Record
In 2014, Hunter Mahan set the previous Ridgewood Country Club tournament record of 270, before Bryson DeChambeau beat it in 2018.
June 2015: Won NCAA Individual Championship
In June 2015, Bryson DeChambeau became the first SMU Mustang to win the NCAA individual championship, recording a score of 280 to win by one stroke.
2015: Played in Australian Masters
In 2015, Bryson DeChambeau played in the Australian Masters and finished runner-up.
2015: 2015 U.S. Open Viewership
The broadcast of the 2024 U.S. Open, featuring DeChambeau's victory, drew a peak viewership of 11.4 million, the highest since the 2015 U.S. Open.
2015: Reconnection and Kidney Donation
Through Bryson's victory at the U.S. Amateur in 2015, his father Jon reconnected with a high school friend, Ron Bankofier.
April 2016: Turned Professional and Signed with Cobra-Puma Golf
In mid-April 2016, immediately after the Masters, Bryson DeChambeau turned professional and signed a long-term agreement with Cobra-Puma Golf. He debuted at the RBC Heritage and tied for fourth.
2016: Experimentation with Single-Length Clubs
In 2016, Bryson DeChambeau recalled experimenting with a set of golf clubs, modifying them to be the same length in an attempt to simplify his golf swing. He found success with this approach, which involved not turning his wrists during his swing.
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 Due to SMU Ban
In 2016, Bryson DeChambeau was unable to defend his NCAA title after the SMU athletic department received a postseason ban due to recruiting violations.
July 16, 2017: Won John Deere Classic
On July 16, 2017, Bryson DeChambeau secured his first PGA Tour victory by winning the John Deere Classic by a single stroke over Patrick Rodgers.
December 2017: Golfing with President Trump
In December 2017, Bryson DeChambeau played a round of golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, Senator David Perdue, and former professional golfer Dana Quigley. DeChambeau had gifted Trump a set of golf clubs that year.
2017: Kidney Transplant for Father
In 2017, Ron Bankofier donated a kidney to Bryson DeChambeau's father, Jon, who had been suffering from kidney failure.
June 3, 2018: Won Memorial Tournament
On June 3, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, in a sudden-death playoff against Kyle Stanley and An Byeong-hun.
August 26, 2018: Won The Northern Trust
On August 26, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won The Northern Trust, setting a new tournament record at Ridgewood Country Club with a score of 266.
September 2018: Ryder Cup Selection and Participation
In September 2018, Bryson DeChambeau was selected as a captain's pick by Jim Furyk for the United States team participating in the 2018 Ryder Cup. He went 0-3-0.
November 2018: Reached Number Five in World Golf Ranking
Bryson DeChambeau first achieved the number five ranking in the Official World Golf Ranking in November 2018.
December 2019: Played in 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, where the U.S. team won.
2019: Began Adding Muscle Mass
Beginning in late 2019, Bryson DeChambeau set out to add muscle mass to increase his swing speed and hit the ball farther.
August 2020: Tied for Fourth at PGA Championship
In August 2020, Bryson DeChambeau tied for fourth place at the PGA Championship, marking his first top-10 finish in a major championship.
2020: Use of Single-Length Irons and Wedges
As of 2020, all of Bryson DeChambeau's irons and wedges are cut to the same length (37.5 inches) with identical lie and bounce angles, differing only in loft. He also uses custom-made carbon graphite shafts on all his clubs, including his putter, making him the first PGA Tour player to do so.
2020: Rules Controversy at Memorial Tournament
During the 2020 Memorial Tournament, Bryson DeChambeau had a rules dispute when his ball went out of bounds, leading to a quintuple-bogey.
2020: U.S. Open Celebration with Eric Trump
Following his 2020 U.S. Open victory, Bryson DeChambeau celebrated at Trump National Golf Club Westchester with Eric Trump.
2020: Longest Driver on PGA Tour
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau became known as the longest driver on the PGA Tour, showcasing his power and distance off the tee.
2020: YouTube Channel Creation
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau started creating content on YouTube to show behind-the-scenes footage of his life on the PGA Tour and reinvent his public image.
2020: COVID-19 Diagnosis and Olympics Withdrawal
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau withdrew from the Summer Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. He stated he was not vaccinated and believed the vaccine should be prioritized for those who needed it more, like his diabetic father.
2020: Won U.S. Open
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau won the U.S. Open, marking one of his major championship victories.
2020: Father Witnesses U.S. Open Victory
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau's father, Jon, was able to witness Bryson's victory at the U.S. Open.
2020: Results Not in Chronological Order
In 2020, results are not in chronological order.
2020: Relationship with Trump Organization
In a 2020 interview, Bryson DeChambeau expressed his gratitude for his relationship with the Trump Organization and their support.
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, where the U.S. team won.
2021: Controversy Over Driver Comments
After the opening round of the 2021 Open Championship, Bryson DeChambeau blamed his driver, leading to criticism and later an apology on Instagram.
2021: Removal of Trump Logo from Bag
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, Bryson DeChambeau had the Trump logo removed from his bag.
2021: DeChambeau on Driver Length Rule
In 2021, DeChambeau commented that the rule change limiting driver length was "a little flattering" but said the 48-inch driver had not worked for him.
April 2022: Announced Wrist Surgery
In April 2022, Bryson DeChambeau announced that he had surgery on his left wrist and would take 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 complications from diabetes.
2022: Golfing with Donald Trump at LIV Event
In 2022, Bryson DeChambeau played a round of golf with Donald Trump, Eric Trump, and Dustin Johnson at the LIV Golf Bedminster event.
2022: Rule Change on Driver Length
In 2022, partly in response to DeChambeau's experimentation with a longer driver, 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.
2022: Discontinuation of Championship and Invitational
The Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022.
August 6, 2023: LIV Tour Win with Krank Driver
On August 6, 2023, Bryson DeChambeau won his first event on the LIV tour using a Krank Formula Fire LD driver, designed for long-drive competitors, which he described as the best performing driver he's had in five years.
August 2023: Won First LIV Golf Tournament
In August 2023, at The Greenbrier, Bryson DeChambeau won his first tournament on LIV Golf. He shot a 58 in the final round, tying the record for the lowest round in an elite-level men's professional golf tournament.
July 2024: Release of Video with Donald Trump
In July 2024, Bryson DeChambeau released a video on his YouTube channel featuring Donald Trump, which received over 3 million views within 12 hours.
September 2024: YouTube Subscriber Count
By September 2024, Bryson DeChambeau had approximately 2.5 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, surpassing the PGA Tour's subscriber count. He credited MrBeast for inspiring his gamification strategies.
2024: Appearance at Trump's Victory Speech
After Trump won the 2024 presidential election, Bryson 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 finished as runner-up after Xander Schauffele birdied the 72nd hole to win 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 and one stroke ahead of Rory McIlroy. The broadcast of the tournament featuring DeChambeau's battle against McIlroy drew a peak viewership of 11.4 million.
2025: Chairperson of Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition & Multi-Sport Complex Launch
In 2025, Bryson 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.
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