September 16, 1993: Birth of Bryson DeChambeau
On September 16, 1993, Bryson DeChambeau was born in Modesto, California.
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2010: DeChambeau Wins California State Junior Championship
At the age of 16, in 2010, Bryson DeChambeau showcased his golfing prowess by winning the California State Junior Championship.
2011: Unique Club Specifications and Swing Style
In 2011, DeChambeau adopted unconventional golf equipment and techniques, including single-length irons, upright lie angles, and JumboMax Grips, impacting his swing style and performance.
2012: DeChambeau Graduates High School and Attends SMU
Bryson DeChambeau graduated from Clovis East High School in 2012 and accepted a scholarship to Southern Methodist University, where he pursued a degree in physics.
2014: Father's Kidney Failure
Bryson DeChambeau's father, Jon, was diagnosed with diabetes in the early 1990s and experienced kidney failure in 2014.
June 2015: DeChambeau Wins NCAA Championship and U.S. Amateur
In June 2015, Bryson DeChambeau became the first SMU Mustang to win the NCAA individual championship. Later that year, in August, he also clinched the U.S. Amateur title. He joined an elite group of golfers by achieving both victories in the same year.
2015: U.S. Amateur Victory and Reconnection
Bryson's triumph at the 2015 U.S. Amateur Championship led to a reconnection between his father, Jon, and a high school friend who would later become a kidney donor.
April 2016: DeChambeau Turns Pro and Makes Pro Debut
In April 2016, Bryson DeChambeau decided to forgo his senior year at SMU and become a professional golfer. He signed a long-term deal with Cobra-Puma Golf and tied for fourth in his professional debut at the RBC Heritage. This decision cost him exemptions to the U.S. Open and Open Championship, but he successfully qualified for the U.S. Open and finished tied for 15th.
2016: DeChambeau's Final Amateur Year
In 2016, Bryson DeChambeau was unable to defend his NCAA title due to an SMU athletic department postseason ban. However, he excelled as the low amateur at the Masters, tying for 21st place. He also was runner-up at the Australian Masters.
July 16, 2017: DeChambeau Earns First PGA Tour Victory
On July 16, 2017, Bryson DeChambeau achieved a significant milestone by winning his first PGA Tour event at the John Deere Classic, defeating Patrick Rodgers by one stroke.
December 2017: Round of Golf with President Trump
In December 2017, DeChambeau participated in a round of golf with former President Donald Trump.
2017: DeChambeau Earns PGA Tour Card
In 2017, despite a strong start to his professional career, Bryson DeChambeau didn't initially qualify for a PGA Tour card through FedEx Cup points. However, he secured his card by performing well in the Web.com Tour Finals, which included a win at the DAP Championship.
2017: Father's Kidney Transplant
In 2017, Jon DeChambeau received a life-saving kidney transplant from his son's victory's reconnection.
June 3, 2018: DeChambeau Wins the Memorial Tournament
Bryson DeChambeau secured his second PGA Tour victory on June 3, 2018, by winning the Memorial Tournament in a sudden-death playoff against Kyle Stanley and An Byeong-hun.
August 26, 2018: DeChambeau Wins The Northern Trust with Record Score
On August 26, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau triumphed at The Northern Trust, setting a new tournament record at Ridgewood Country Club with his impressive score of 266.
September 2018: DeChambeau's FedEx Cup Success and Ryder Cup Debut
In September 2018, Bryson DeChambeau continued his strong play by winning the Dell Technologies Championship, securing his top seeding for The Tour Championship. Despite finishing 19th in the Tour Championship, he finished third in the FedEx Cup standings. He also made his Ryder Cup debut for the United States, although the European team won.
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December 2019: DeChambeau Participates in Presidents Cup
Bryson DeChambeau was part of the victorious U.S. team at the 2019 Presidents Cup held at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia in December 2019.
2019: DeChambeau Begins Transformation for Increased Driving Distance
Starting in late 2019, Bryson DeChambeau embarked on a mission to increase his driving distance by gaining muscle mass and swing speed, which would significantly impact his performance.
August 2020: DeChambeau Achieves First Top-10 Finish in a Major
Bryson DeChambeau's performance at the PGA Championship in August 2020, where he briefly shared the lead during the final round and finished tied for fourth, marked his first top-10 finish in a major championship.
2020: Bryson DeChambeau Wins the U.S. Open
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau won his first major championship, the U.S. Open, at Winged Foot. He was the only player under par for the tournament, finishing six strokes ahead of Matthew Wolff.
2020: Father Witnesses Victories
Jon DeChambeau was able to witness his son's early successes in professional golf, including his first PGA Tour win and the U.S. Open victory in 2020.
2020: Expression of Gratitude for Trump Organization Support
DeChambeau conveyed his appreciation for the support received from the Trump Organization in a 2020 interview, highlighting his representation of Trump Golf.
2020: U.S. Open Victory and Celebration
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau celebrated his U.S. Open win at Trump National Golf Club Westchester with Eric Trump.
2020: Rules Dispute at Memorial Tournament
During the 2020 Memorial Tournament, DeChambeau engaged in a dispute with rules officials over the out-of-bounds status of his ball, leading to a quintuple-bogey and a missed cut.
2020: Withdrawal from Olympics and Vaccination Stance
DeChambeau withdrew from the 2020 Summer Olympics due to testing positive for COVID-19. He subsequently disclosed his unvaccinated status, stating his belief in prioritizing the vaccine for those in greater need.
2020: DeChambeau Becomes Longest Driver on PGA Tour
Bryson DeChambeau became known as the longest driver on the PGA Tour in 2020, a testament to his focus on increasing swing speed and distance.
2020: Non-Chronological Results
In 2020, DeChambeau's results were not recorded in chronological order.
March 2021: DeChambeau Wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational
In March 2021, Bryson DeChambeau added another victory to his record by winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, demonstrating his consistent high-level performance.
August 2021: Playoff Loss at BMW Championship
In August 2021, despite achieving an impressive score of 27 under par at the BMW Championship, DeChambeau faced defeat against Patrick Cantlay in a sudden-death playoff.
September 2021: Ryder Cup Victory
DeChambeau contributed to the U.S. team's victory at the 2021 Ryder Cup, securing a win in his singles match against Sergio García.
2021: Driver Controversy at The Open Championship
During the 2021 Open Championship, Bryson DeChambeau sparked controversy by publicly criticizing his driver after a subpar opening round, leading to a rebuke from his club manufacturer and a subsequent apology.
2021: Removal of Trump Logo and PGA Championship Decision
Following the January 6th Capitol attack and the PGA of America's decision to relocate the 2022 PGA Championship, DeChambeau removed the Trump logo from his bag. He acknowledged the situation, stating that he understood the PGA's decision.
April 2022: Wrist Surgery and Recovery
In April 2022, DeChambeau underwent surgery on his left wrist, requiring time off for rest and recovery.
November 2022: Father's Passing
Jon DeChambeau passed away in November 2022 at the age of 63 after battling diabetes.
2022: Driver Length Limitation and Experimentation
DeChambeau's use of a 48-inch driver prompted the R&A and USGA to implement a local rule in 2022, limiting driver length to 46 inches. He later acknowledged that the longer driver hadn't been effective for him.
2022: Discontinuation of Championship and Invitational
In 2022, the Championship and Invitational events were discontinued.
2022: Golf with Donald Trump and LIV Golf Bedminster
In 2022, DeChambeau played golf with former President Donald Trump on multiple occasions, including a round with Eric Trump and Dustin Johnson at the LIV Golf Bedminster event. He expressed that it was an honor to play with a president.
June 2023: LIV Golf Controversy and Sponsorship Loss
DeChambeau's decision to join LIV Golf resulted in the termination of his sponsorship with Rocket Mortgage and drew criticism from 911familiesunited.org, who accused him of "sportswashing." In June 2023, he suggested that families of September 11 victims should focus on "forgiveness."
August 2023: First LIV Golf Victory
DeChambeau secured his first win on the LIV Golf tour in August 2023 at The Greenbrier, marked by a record-breaking round of 58.
2024: Close Finish at PGA Championship
DeChambeau delivered a strong performance at the 2024 PGA Championship, finishing with a final round of 7-under-par 64, ultimately tying for the lead but losing to Xander Schauffele by a single stroke.