Bryson DeChambeau has transformed professional golf through his scientific approaches, strength, and methodologies. The two-time U.S. Open champion has made headlines based on golf performance, and at the same time, from business deals and social media commentary. This piece will investigate the education, golf highlights, and current pursuits of one of golf’s most unique personifications.
Educational Foundation: From California to Texas
High School Years in Clovis
Bryson DeChambeau was born on September 16, 1993 in Modesto, California, and at the age of seven, he and his family moved to Clovis, California. He attended Clovis East High School where he learned in the classroom and thrived in the athletic arena. DeChambeau particularly distinguished himself as an elite junior golfer in California when he won the California State Junior Championship at the age of 16 in 2010 for Clovis East High School. This victory allowed him to exult his reputation one of the leading junior golfers in the state of California.
DeChambeau’s high school days weren’t solely focused on golf. According to an interview with Golf.com, he would skip lunch periods to play ping-pong in an art teacher’s classroom. This athletic versatility helped develop the coordination and spatial awareness that would later benefit his golf game.
College Career at SMU
Upon graduating from Clovis East in the summer of 2012, Bryson DeChambeau accepted a scholarship to Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, Texas. He accepted his scholarship to SMU, majoring in physics. DeChambeau’s high academic and golfing achievement would assist him in his systematic preparation of golf; therefore, earning the title “The Scientist.”
During his time at SMU, Bryson DeChambeau’s college golf career took off. In June 2015, he made history by becoming the first SMU Mustang to win the NCAA individual championship. Just two months later, in August 2015, he won the U.S. Amateur Championship, cementing his place in history as just the fifth player to win both the NCAA individual and U.S. Amateur Championships in the same year, joining the ranks of Jack Nicklaus (1961), Phil Mickelson (1990), Tiger Woods (1996), and Ryan Moore (2004).
Bryson DeChambeau decided to leave SMU college early by forgoing their senior season as SMU received a postseason ban from the NCAA for breaking NCAA rules while DeChambeau was at the university. By leaving early, he was able to participate in several amateur tournaments in the summer and fall of 2015 before turning professional after the 2016 Masters.
Professional Breakthrough: From PGA Tour to LIV Golf
Early PGA Tour Success
Bryson DeChambeau turned professional, in April 2016, immediately after The Masters, where he had finished tied for 21st as the low amateur. DeChambeau made his professional debut at the RBC Heritage, in South Carolina, where he finished tied for fourth.
DeChambeau won his first tour event on July 16, 2017, claiming the John Deere Classic by one stroke over Patrick Rodgers. This marked his first victory, during his 40th event on tour, and made him one of golf’s many rising stars.
DeChambeau’s distinctive approach to golf included his same length irons and scientific approach to everything he does in the game, and crucially it began to pay off as he picked up wins on tour. In 2018 he picked up wins in the Memorial Tournament and Northern Trust, as well as his first international victory in the Dubai Desert Classic on the European Tour in 2019.
Major Championship Glory
His watershed moment, however, came in 2020 when he won the U.S. Open at Winged Foot Golf Club, arguably the biggest accomplishment in the game. He won the tournament, and dominated the field, by six strokes shooting a total score of 6-under par—against par of 280 being the only player to finish under par! He was able to develop more power during COVID-19 by bulk up—something which surprised many—and the numerous ways he changed his body really paid off. Bryson DeChambeau led the field in driving distance.
In 2024, Bryson DeChambeau claimed his second U.S. Open title at Pinehurst No. 2, edging out Rory McIlroy by a single stroke. The dramatic victory came after DeChambeau executed a spectacular 55-yard bunker shot on the 72nd hole to save par and secure the win. According to Golf Monthly, this victory moved DeChambeau back inside the world’s top 10 for the first time in over two years and earned him a record $4.3 million prize.
Move to LIV Golf
Bryson DeChambeau signed with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League in June 2022 in a reported contract worth around $125 million. During his time with the LIV Golf League, he’s won countless events, including the 2023 event at The Greenbrier, where he shot a record final round of 58, marking the lowest round of elite-level men’s professional golf ever recorded.
As the captain of Crushers GC, DeChambeau would go on to lead his team to the 2023 LIV Golf Team Championship. His success and momentum have continued into 2024 with a recent win at LIV Golf Korea in May, and his first win since the 2024 U.S. Open.
Beyond the Course: Media Presence and Personal Connections
YouTube Success and Social Media Influence
Notably, DeChambeau has also gained a large following on social media, with a heavy presence on YouTube, where he has over 1.5 million subscribers. His popular series, ‘Break 50,’ has DeChambeau and a guest playing a nine-hole scramble while trying to shoot under 50 strokes from forward tees.
In July 2024, Bryson DeChambeau released a “Break 50” episode featuring former President Donald Trump that quickly went viral, garnering over 7 million views within days. The golf play round took place at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey in early July, and according to NBC Sports, the video was filmed prior to the assassination attempt on Trump.
During the round, which Dallas News reports raised money for the Wounded Warrior Project, Bryson DeChambeau and Trump scored a combined 22-under par. DeChambeau has emphasized that the video was “about golf and giving back to our nation’s veterans, not politics,” and mentioned that he had also extended an invitation to President Biden, who declined.
Relationship with Trump
DeChambeau’s ties to Donald Trump go beyond their recent YouTube collaboration. According to Wikipedia, he played with Trump and Eric Trump alongside Dustin Johnson, in the pro-am round of the 2022 LIV Golf Bedminster, Trump called it “an honor,” after their round. DeChambeau was invited on stage during Trump’s victory speech at the Palm Beach County Convention Center after Trump’s election victory, in November 2024.
In an interview with Golf.com, DeChambeau praised Trump’s golf game, particularly his iron play and consistent driving, stating: “His driver swing is the most repeatable thing I have ever seen. I wish mine was that repeatable.”
Personal Life
Bryson DeChambeau has kept a pretty private personal life. He reportedly lives in Grapevine, Texas (northwest of Dallas), which has links to his college days at SMU. His’s father Jon DeChambeau, who was diagnosed with diabetes in the early 1990s and received a kidney transplant in 2017, died in November 2022, at 63.
Current Activities and Future Outlook
Recent Tournament Results
As of May 2025, Bryson DeChambeau continues to compete primarily on the LIV Golf circuit while also participating in major championships. Following his victory at LIV Golf Korea, DeChambeau admitted to Sky Sports that he felt “nervous” as he claimed his first title since the 2024 U.S. Open.
DeChambeau has recently had very good showings in the majors, including a second-place finish to Xander Schauffele, at the 2024 PGA Championship. According to Sportskeeda, DeChambeau has 15 professional victories as of April 2025, including 9 on the PGA Tour (2 majors), 3 on the European Tour, 2 on the LIV Golf League and 1 on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Expanding Media Presence
DeChambeau’s YouTube channel is continuing to grow, releasing new “Break 50” episodes with celebrities and other athletes. Social media is an important part of DeChambeau’s brand; it gives a platform to connect with fans and helps him re-brand himself.
Golf.com has stated, he is quoted saying, “When I came to LIV, I finally felt comfortable to be myself, I saw some players that were in the same boat as me… I knew I was not alone in being hated, I could speak about these feelings with my colleagues and so I could be more vulnerable with my teammates.”
Equipment Innovation
As always the innovator, Bryson DeChambeau continues to experiment with his equipment. All of his irons as well as wedges are cut to the same length (37.5 inches) with matching lie and bounce angles, the only difference is the lofts. He uses custom-made carbon graphite shafts for all of his clubs, including putter, and was the first player on the PGA Tour to do so.
DeChambeau’s recent victory on tour, at an LIV Golf event in 2023, resulted in him using a Krank Formula Fire LD driver, a club that it’s mainly used by long-distance competitors rather than tour professionals. He mentioned after victory how the driver had “probably performed the best I’ve ever had in the past five years in professional golf.”
Legacy in the Making
At just 31 years old, Bryson DeChambeau has impacted the game of golf. He has become one of the most interesting and influential figures in the game today due to his scientific approach, challenging traditions, and ability to innovate.
DeChambeau is constantly finding new ways, whether through his major championships, record rounds, viral social media posts,, or changing the equipment landscape as he continues redefine the limits and increase the magnitude of what is possible in the world of professional golf. As an athlete and entertainer, he has created a space that is bigger than golf, allowing players like DeChambeau to bring different audience members — or to make people interested in golf again in a radically refreshing approach.
Withan evolving golf landscape and ongoing conversations about another LIV Golf-PGA Tour reunion, Bryson DeChambeau remains firmly established as the face of the game’s future—anagentof change whose influence will be felt well beyond the scorecard.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available information from multiple sources as of May 2025. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, some details may have changed since publication. This article presents factual information and does not represent any endorsement of political figures or opinions mentioned within.