You know what’s been bugging golf fans lately? Top players just vanishing after bad rounds like they’re ghosts. It’s become this weird trend where superstars bolt from tournaments without saying a word. The silence feels deafening when fans are desperate for answers about what went wrong. Bryson DeChambeau bucked this pattern at the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
Despite losing his lead during Saturday’s dramatic collapse, he took time for a one-on-one with Amanda Balionis. The CBS Sports reporter immediately noticed his professionalism. The CBS Sports reporter made her appreciation clear during coverage. “We appreciate the time,” Balionis told DeChambeau after his interview. “You don’t have to take the time so we really appreciate it.”
Amanda with the subtle dig at Rory:
“We appreciate the time. You don’t have to take the time so we really appreciate it.” pic.twitter.com/W2ppCRTIBt
— Brock (@Golfingbrock) May 18, 2025
Golf social media immediately picked up on the subtle message. Golfing Brock tweeted about Balionis’s comment, calling it a “subtle dig at Rory.” The post gained significant traction among golf fans. DeChambeau had every reason to avoid the media spotlight. He entered Saturday’s third round in contention for the title. The American played the first 15 holes bogey-free and took the outright lead.
Then disaster struck on Quail Hollow’s notorious “Green Mile.” Wind miscalculations cost him dearly on holes 16 and 17. A bogey followed by a water ball and double-bogey dropped him six shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler.
The collapse was devastating for DeChambeau’s championship hopes. He finished the tournament tied for second place. Still, he faced the music and answered every question from reporters.
This contrasts sharply with other high-profile players’ recent behavior. Rory McIlroy notably skipped media obligations for four straight days at this year’s PGA Championship. The Northern Irishman made the cut on the number but struggled throughout.
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