Everything that followed the Augusta National loss hasn’t reflected well on Bryson DeChambeau. The mad scientist has been caught lying about being ignored by Rory McIlroy. Despite his best efforts to entertain, fans have been quite critical of his actions lately. One of his content creation efforts received a lot of negative reactions from fans as they demanded he focus on professional golf rather than entertainment.
However, that didn’t break DeChambeau’s spirit. He has been showcasing some brilliant strokeplay in Mexico City to counter that. For two rounds in a row, the 2024 U.S. Open winner has targeted the second hole in LIV Golf Mexico City 2025. He has shot two outstanding eagles and followed them up with enthusiastic celebrations. So, in a world where every word is judged upon, Bryson DeChambeau might be crafting a persona that mixes the focus of a pro golfer with the flair of an entertainer. This combo could widen his appeal, drawing in not just golf fans but also audiences from other sports and entertainment. The community has caught on to him and shared its mixed feelings towards DeChambeau.
Rick Shiels shed some light on the same as he shared their views about the situation. His tweet read, “Do you think Bryson’s schtick is scripted or authentic? Bigger question: does it even matter? Watch this insane drive, and then how he handles the crowd. It’s 10x more fan-involved than anyone else in golf. Most players, you are lucky to get a tip of the cap. Let’s assume it’s scripted, all created by a public relations firm. Is that okay? Isn’t that still better than walking down the fairway and staring ahead, never celebrating? I feel like the retort I hear from Bryson haters is that he’s fake. Maybe he is, I honestly don’t know. But is it better to be authentically boring and uninterested in the fans? Anyways, what a freaking drive!” Everything DeChambeau does definitely has a lot of energy. The unbelievable range he hits deserves the emphatic reactions. For once, the 2x major winner received support for the way he entertains.
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Interestingly, this also started a chain of positive reactions from the fans. Everyone complimented Bryson DeChambeau for his approach on the course. Let’s see what they had to say.
Netizens praise Bryson DeChambeau for making golf exciting
As much hate as Bryson DeChambeau has received recently, his genuine excitement and passion for the sport cannot be questioned. And it shows after he celebrates every shot enthusiastically. Comparing him to some of his peers, one fan said, “I like to watch golfers who make me feel something.” Rory bombing drives. Jordan Spieth is crazy stuff. J.T. being a little cocky. Whatever the guy’s thing is, I just want it to keep me engaged. Bryson has something that keeps you engaged. Scheffler doesn’t always do that for me.” They seem to believe that characters like DeChambeau, Spieth, McIlroy, and Thomas make golf more exciting for everyone.
Some believe that modern golf requires this kind of energy to drive the new age fans. They said, “More ppl would watch if more players interacted with crowds like Bryson does,” mentioning how golf will be more acceptable if players were more enthusiastic about the sport themselves.
Even if there is a bit of showmanship in DeChambeau’s behavior, it is not entirely wrong, as per one of the fans. They commented, “I mean, everyone has a public persona that’s different from the one those close to them see. We all do it…we’re different at work than we are playing golf with friends on Saturday. So what if this is his cultivated public persona? At the end of the day, he makes money from being entertaining.” Many enigmatic golfers have received a lot of love in the past, like Seve Ballesteros, John Daly, Jack Nicklaus, etc. Why shouldn’t DeChambeau receive the same kind of support then?
One of the netizens believes that the mad scientist has developed this persona over the years. They said, “I think it started as a schtick and then grew into his new golf personality. Seems very real and lots of fun for everyone now. Wish he were back on Tour so more could/would watch.” DeChambeau’s passion for golf oozes out through such outbursts of celebration. If he is winning, then these reactions can seem exciting.. Fans saw the same at Pinehurst as well when he pulled an incredible comeback to win his second U.S. Open title.
Fans also believe that DeChambeau’s actions would have had more impact if he had not moved to LIV Golf. One of them said, “Bryson is good for golf. Its too bad he left for the LIV tour. He could have created a great legacy.” They believe the PGA Tour would have helped the mad scientist reach more people and bring in more fans.
However, media outlets, through their coverage of these moments, as recently pointed out by Justin Thomas, could be both a cause and a reflection of the larger public discourse around authenticity in sports. What are your thoughts about Bryson DeChambeau’s strong reactions? Let us know in the comments section.
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