Why is one of the most captivating players in golf not showing up on our screens at the Masters? With a 3-under 69 in the first round of the 2025 Masters, Bryson DeChambeau, renowned for his strong drives and strategic approach to the game, put on an outstanding display and moved within four strokes of leader Justin Rose at T5.
Despite this impressive performance, patrons were disappointed to learn that DeChambeau’s play was not given much attention during the broadcast, leading to a great deal of annoyance and charges of prejudice against LIV Golf players. This moment of déjà vu seems uncannily similar to what fans saw with another LIV Golf star just two years ago. Let’s see the entire story now!
Bryson DeChambeau experiences Mickelson-level broadcast neglect
As in Phil Mickelson’s case two years ago, when commentators mostly disregarded his incredible 8-under performance at the 2023 Masters, Bryson DeChambeau is currently in the same situation. Despite his outstanding performance, Mickelson was left out of the featured coverage, which sparked a lot of criticism of networks like ESPN and CBS for allegedly letting their own prejudices affect their coverage choices.
The Masters robbed us of being able to watch Bryson DeChambeau hit absolute bombs. Instead we get to watch Homa try to hit another boomer in the ass while he contemplates firing his caddie and Rose dink and dunking around the course with a huge Master Card logo on his collar pic.twitter.com/PY0C4pC3AM
— Zyn Master (@tiger_nicklaus) April 11, 2025
DeChambeau has had a turbulent time at Augusta National. After making contentious comments in 2020 about the course being a “par-67” because of his long-hitting prowess, he came under fire and had trouble in competitions afterward. His exclusion from broadcasts is all the more puzzling, though, given his recent performances, which show a more mature attitude and a restored respect for the course.
DeChambeau’s efforts are undermined by the absence of coverage, which also calls into question the impartiality of sports programming. Despite his unquestionable influence on the sport, his lack of attention as one of the most dynamic players in the field points to traditional golf institutions’ ongoing unwillingness to accept LIV Golf competitors fully. Again, fans were outraged by the perplexing broadcast blackout, and social media was ablaze with indignation. So, let’s find out the fans’ reaction!
Fans express outrage over DeChambeau’s broadcast absence
The lack of attention given to Bryson DeChambeau during the Masters has angered the golf community on social media. “Again… why are we not watching Bryson DeChambeau right now? I’m sorry, but no one cares about Justin Rose,” complained one fan. Given DeChambeau’s gripping play, this sentiment reflects a larger dissatisfaction with the broadcast’s focus. “We won’t see one shot of Bryson DeChambeau today because the Masters broadcast is gutless. Cowards #themasters,” said another spectator, criticizing the choice. The intensity of the emotions among fans who feel denied the opportunity to witness one of the game’s most captivating abilities is highlighted by such aggressive language.
Another fan was perplexed by the selection of programming, “I can’t watch Bryson DeChambeau golf, but forced to watch Max Homa? Bruh, what is this @TheMasters? Do better!!!” This demonstrates how viewer preferences and the content being presented are at odds. Another fan was critical of the inconsistent coverage, saying, “I don’t care how you feel about LIV. But Bryson DeChambeau not being in a featured group after 2 days is the dumbest virtue signaling bull crap there is. He’s one of the most popular golfers in the game. He’s -4 under. Put your ego and pride aside.” To the disadvantage of the viewing experience, this comment raises the possibility that editorial decisions are being influenced by personal prejudices.
Finally, famous American rapper, Lil Wayne made the amusing observation, “The Masters blew it w this lack of coverage on Bryson!!! They gotta stop hatin on the LIV shit. This man is killin it out there and I can’t watch,” this comment shows how fans are disappointed with the coverage given to DeChambeau while he is showing the best of his potential. All of these responses point to a growing discontent with the broadcast choices made by the Masters, especially with regard to the way LIV Golf players like Bryson DeChambeau are covered. It’s unclear if networks will modify their coverage as the competition goes on to better suit the interests of viewers and the changing landscape of professional golf.
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