History of Bryson DeChambeau in Timeline

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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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

September 16, 1993: Bryson DeChambeau Born

On September 16, 1993, Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau was born. He is an American professional golfer.

Others born on this day/year

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.

2000: Over 2000 points ahead

In September 2018, 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.

2010: Wins California State Junior Championship

In 2010, at age 16, Bryson DeChambeau won the California State Junior Championship.

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.

2014: Previous Record at Ridgewood Country Club

In 2014, Hunter Mahan set the previous tournament record at Ridgewood Country Club with a score of 270, which was broken by DeChambeau in 2018.

June 2015: Wins NCAA Individual Championship

In June 2015, Bryson DeChambeau became the first SMU Mustang to win the NCAA individual championship.

June 2015: PGA Tour Debut at FedEx St. Jude Classic

In June 2015, DeChambeau made his PGA Tour debut as an amateur at the FedEx St. Jude Classic, finishing in 45th place.

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.

2015: Highest Viewership Since 2015 U.S. Open

The broadcast of the 2024 U.S. Open featuring DeChambeau's battle against Mcilroy drew a peak viewership of 11.4 million, the highest since the 2015 U.S. Open.

April 2016: Turns Professional and Signs with Cobra-Puma Golf

In mid-April 2016, immediately after the Masters, DeChambeau turned professional and signed a long-term agreement with Cobra-Puma Golf.

2016: Unable to defend NCAA Title

In 2016, DeChambeau was unable to defend his NCAA title due to a postseason ban for SMU's athletic department.

July 16, 2017: First PGA Tour Victory at John Deere Classic

On July 16, 2017, DeChambeau achieved his first PGA Tour victory by winning the John Deere Classic.

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: Earns PGA Tour Card

In 2017, DeChambeau successfully earned his PGA Tour card through the Web.com Tour Finals, due to a win at the DAP Championship.

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.

June 3, 2018: Wins Memorial Tournament

On June 3, 2018, DeChambeau won the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, in a sudden-death playoff.

August 26, 2018: Wins The Northern Trust and Sets Tournament Record

On August 26, 2018, DeChambeau won The Northern Trust and established a new tournament record with a score of 266 at Ridgewood Country Club.

September 2018: Ryder Cup Selection

In September 2018, DeChambeau was selected as a captain's pick by Jim Furyk for the United States team participating in the 2018 Ryder Cup.

November 4, 2018: Wins Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

On November 4, 2018, DeChambeau won the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas, Nevada.

November 2018: Reached Number Five in World Golf Ranking

In November 2018, DeChambeau first reached number five in the Official World Golf Ranking, a feat he would later match after his U.S. Open win in 2020.

January 27, 2019: Wins Omega Dubai Desert Classic

On January 27, 2019, DeChambeau won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai, UAE.

December 2019: Plays in the Presidents Cup

In December 2019, DeChambeau played on the U.S. team at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia.

2019: Began Bulking Up

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

July 5, 2020: Wins Rocket Mortgage Classic

On July 5, 2020, Bryson DeChambeau won the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, Michigan.

August 2020: Tied for Fourth at the PGA Championship

In August 2020, DeChambeau tied for fourth place at the PGA Championship, marking his first top-10 finish in a major championship.

2020: Celebration with Eric Trump after U.S. Open win

After winning the 2020 U.S. Open, DeChambeau celebrated his victory at Trump National Golf Club Westchester with Eric Trump.

2020: Rules Dispute at Memorial Tournament

During the 2020 Memorial Tournament, DeChambeau disputed a ruling when his ball went out of bounds, leading to a quintuple-bogey and missing the cut. Later at the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, he argued for a free drop due to "red ants", leading to further controversy and mockery from Brooks Koepka.

2020: Longest Driver on PGA Tour

In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau became the longest driver on the PGA Tour.

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: Expresses gratitude for Trump Organization support

In 2020, DeChambeau stated he was honored to represent Trump Golf and have a relationship with the Trump Organization, expressing gratitude for their support.

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.

March 2021: Wins Arnold Palmer Invitational

In March 2021, DeChambeau won the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida.

August 2021: Lost at BMW Championship

In August 2021, DeChambeau lost to Patrick Cantlay at the BMW Championship in Owings Mills, Maryland, on the sixth hole of a sudden-death playoff, despite shooting 27 under-par.

September 2021: Ryder Cup Win

In September 2021, DeChambeau played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, where the U.S. team won.

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.

2021: DeChambeau comments on potential rule change

In 2021, DeChambeau commented that the potential rule change limiting driver length was flattering, but stated that the 48-inch driver had not worked for him.

2021: Comments on Driver at Open Championship

In 2021, following an opening round at the Open Championship, DeChambeau blamed his driver, leading to criticism from Cobra Golf's tour operations manager and a later apology from DeChambeau.

February 2022: Commits to PGA Tour

In February 2022, amid speculation, DeChambeau released a statement committing to the PGA Tour.

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.

2022: Rule change instituted regarding driver 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 experimentation with longer drivers.

June 2023: Controversy Over Comments on 9/11

In June 2023, DeChambeau stated in an interview with CNN that families of the victims the September 11 attacks should move forward "in forgiveness."

August 6, 2023: First LIV tour win with Krank Formula Fire LD driver

On August 6, 2023, Bryson DeChambeau won his first event on the LIV tour using a Krank Formula Fire LD driver. He stated it was the best performing driver he had in the past five years.

August 2023: Wins First LIV Golf Tournament

In August 2023, DeChambeau won his first tournament on LIV Golf at The Greenbrier, setting a new tour record with a round of 58.

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.