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.
In 2010, at the age of 16, Bryson DeChambeau won the California State Junior Championship.
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.
In 2012, Bryson DeChambeau graduated from Clovis East High School and accepted a scholarship to Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas.
In 2014, DeChambeau's father, Jon, suffered kidney failure due to diabetes.
In June 2015, Bryson DeChambeau became the first SMU Mustang to win the NCAA individual championship.
In 2015, Bryson's victory at the U.S. Amateur led to his father, Jon, reconnecting with a high school friend, Ron Bankofier.
The 2024 U.S Open featuring DeChambeau's victory had the highest viewership since the 2015 U.S. Open.
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.
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.
On July 16, 2017, Bryson DeChambeau secured his first PGA Tour victory by winning the John Deere Classic.
In December 2017, DeChambeau played a round of golf with U.S. President Donald Trump, senator David Perdue, and former professional golfer Dana Quigley.
Bryson DeChambeau earned his 2017 PGA Tour card through the Web.com Tour Finals, following a win at the DAP Championship.
In 2017, Ron Bankofier donated a kidney to DeChambeau's father, Jon, after reconnecting through Bryson's U.S. Amateur victory in 2015.
On June 3, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, after a sudden-death playoff.
On August 26, 2018, Bryson DeChambeau won The Northern Trust, setting a new tournament record at Ridgewood Country Club.
In September 2018, Bryson DeChambeau was selected as a captain's pick for the United States team in the 2018 Ryder Cup.
In November 2018, Bryson DeChambeau first reached the number five position in the Official World Golf Ranking.
In December 2019, Bryson DeChambeau played on the U.S. team at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia.
Beginning in late 2019, Bryson DeChambeau started a journey to add muscle mass to increase swing speed and driving distance.
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.
After winning the 2020 U.S. Open, DeChambeau celebrated his victory at Trump National Golf Club Westchester with Eric Trump.
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau became known as the longest driver on the PGA Tour, known for his analytical approaches and specially designed clubs.
In 2020, Bryson DeChambeau faced rules controversies at both the Memorial Tournament and the WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, leading to debates and scrutiny.
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.
In 2020, DeChambeau expressed his honor in representing Trump Golf and his gratitude for the support from the Trump Organization.
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.
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.
In March 2021, Bryson DeChambeau won the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida.
In August 2021, Bryson DeChambeau shot 27 under-par at the BMW Championship but lost in a sudden-death playoff to Patrick Cantlay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In February 2022, amidst speculation, Bryson DeChambeau released a statement committing to the PGA Tour.
In April 2022, Bryson DeChambeau announced that he had surgery on his left wrist and would be taking time to recover.
In November 2022, DeChambeau's father, Jon, passed away at the age of 63 after struggling with diabetes post kidney transplant.
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.
In 2022, the Championship and Invitational were discontinued.
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.
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".
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.
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.
In July 2024, DeChambeau's video with Donald Trump was released on YouTube, and received over 3 million views within 12 hours.
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.
After Trump won the 2024 presidential election, DeChambeau was invited on stage during Trump's victory speech at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
At the 2024 PGA Championship, DeChambeau finished one stroke behind Xander Schauffele.
In 2024, Bryson DeChambeau won his second major championship at the U.S. Open.
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