History of Bryson DeChambeau in Timeline

Bryson DeChambeau is an American professional golfer currently competing in the LIV Golf League. Previously a PGA Tour member, he is known for his unconventional, scientific approach to the game. DeChambeau has secured two major championships: the 2020 and 2024 U.S. Open. His unique style and dedication to optimizing performance through physics and data analysis have made him a prominent figure in the world of golf.

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

2010: Wins California State Junior Championship

In 2010, at the age of 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 change allowed him to hold the club in his palms rather than his fingers.

2012: Graduates High School, Accepts Scholarship

In 2012, Bryson 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.

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

In June 2015, Bryson DeChambeau made his PGA Tour debut as an amateur at the FedEx St. Jude Classic.

2015: U.S. Amateur Win and Reconnection

In 2015, Bryson's victory at the U.S. Amateur led to his father, Jon, reconnecting with a high school friend, Ron Bankofier.

2015: U.S. Open Viewership

The 2024 U.S Open featuring DeChambeau's victory had the highest viewership since the 2015 U.S. Open.

April 2016: Turns Professional, Signs 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 as a pro at the RBC Heritage, tying for fourth.

2016: Unable to Defend NCAA Title

In 2016, Bryson DeChambeau was unable to defend his NCAA title after SMU received a postseason ban. He also 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: Golfing with President Trump

In December 2017, DeChambeau played a round of golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, senator David Perdue, and former professional golfer Dana Quigley.

2017: Earns PGA Tour Card

Bryson DeChambeau earned his 2017 PGA Tour card through the Web.com Tour Finals, following a win at the DAP Championship.

2017: Father's Kidney Transplant

In 2017, Ron Bankofier donated a kidney to DeChambeau's father, Jon, after reconnecting through Bryson's U.S. Amateur victory in 2015.

June 3, 2018: Wins Memorial Tournament

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

August 26, 2018: Wins The Northern Trust

On August 26, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won The Northern Trust, setting a new tournament record at Ridgewood Country Club.

September 2018: Named to Ryder Cup Team

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

November 4, 2018: Wins Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

On November 4, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas, Nevada, elevating him to number five in the Official World Golf Ranking.

November 2018: Reaches World Ranking #5

In November 2018, Bryson DeChambeau first reached the number five position in the Official World Golf Ranking.

January 27, 2019: Wins Omega Dubai Desert Classic

On January 27, 2019, Bryson DeChambeau won the Omega Dubai Desert Classic in Dubai, UAE, securing his maiden European Tour title.

December 2019: Plays 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.

2019: Began Adding Muscle Mass

Beginning in late 2019, Bryson DeChambeau started a journey to add muscle mass to increase swing speed and driving distance.

July 5, 2020: Wins Rocket Mortgage Classic

On July 5, 2020, Bryson DeChambeau won the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit, Michigan, achieving a career-best 23-under 265.

August 2020: Tied for Fourth at PGA Championship

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 championship.

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 known as the longest driver on the PGA Tour, known for his analytical approaches and specially designed clubs.

2020: Rules Controversies at Memorial Tournament and WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational

In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau faced rules controversies at both the Memorial Tournament and the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, leading to debates and scrutiny.

2020: Started YouTube Channel

In 2020, DeChambeau began creating content on YouTube to show behind-the-scenes footage of his life on the PGA Tour, aiming to reinvent his public image and communicate directly with fans.

2020: Honored to Represent Trump Golf

In 2020, DeChambeau expressed his honor in representing Trump Golf and his gratitude for the support from the Trump Organization.

2020: Withdrawal from Olympics After Positive COVID-19 Test

In 2020, DeChambeau withdrew from the Summer Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. He stated that he was not vaccinated, believing the vaccine was more necessary for others, such as his diabetic father.

2020: Witnessed U.S. Open Victory

In 2020, DeChambeau's father, Jon, witnessed Bryson's victory at the U.S. Open. He was able to witness Bryson's first win on the PGA Tour a few months later.

March 2021: Wins 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 in a sudden-death playoff to Patrick Cantlay.

September 2021: Played in the Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Bryson DeChambeau played on the U.S. team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. 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: Comments on his Driver

In 2021, Bryson DeChambeau blamed his driver after shooting an opening round 1-over 71 at the Open Championship, leading to controversy and an apology.

2021: Comments on Driver Length Rule Change

In 2021, DeChambeau commented on the rule change regarding driver length, calling it "a little flattering" and mentioning that the 48-inch driver had not worked for him.

February 2022: Commits to PGA Tour

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

April 2022: Announces Wrist Surgery

In April 2022, Bryson DeChambeau announced that he had surgery on his left wrist and would be taking time to recover.

November 2022: Father's Death

In November 2022, DeChambeau's father, Jon, passed away at the age of 63 after struggling with diabetes post kidney transplant.

2022: Played Golf With Donald Trump

In 2022, DeChambeau played a round of golf with Donald Trump two months after removing the Trump logo from his bag. He also played with Donald Trump, alongside Eric Trump and Dustin Johnson, in a pro-am round at the 2022 LIV Golf Bedminster event.

2022: Discontinuation of Championship and Invitational

In 2022, the Championship and Invitational were discontinued.

2022: Rule Change on 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 a longer 48-inch driver.

June 2023: Controversial CNN Interview

In June 2023, Bryson DeChambeau stated in an interview with 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, Bryson DeChambeau secured his first victory on the LIV tour. He won using a Krank Formula Fire LD driver, typically favored by elite long-drive competitors, noting it was the best performance he had had in five years.

August 2023: Wins First LIV Golf Tournament

In August 2023, Bryson DeChambeau won his first tournament on LIV Golf, setting a new tour record of 58 in the third and final round.

July 2024: Video with Donald Trump Released

In July 2024, DeChambeau's video with Donald Trump was released on YouTube, and received over 3 million views within 12 hours.

September 2024: YouTube Subscriber Count Surpasses PGA Tour

By September 2024, DeChambeau's YouTube channel had around 1.5 million subscribers, surpassing the PGA Tour's subscriber count on the platform. He stated that he drew inspiration from MrBeast's gamification strategies.

2024: Appearance at Trump 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.