Bryson DeChambeau is chasing the wrong crowd. While he sits on the sidelines, a former golf analyst claims the star is more interested in online clout than winning trophies. This isn’t just a bad week for the former U.S. Open champ. It feels like a total shift in his entire mission.
Chasing the Wrong Crowd
The knives came out fast for DeChambeau this week. Brandel Chamblee from the Golf Channel didn’t hold back during a recent broadcast. He questioned why the big hitter stopped trying to beat the best players. “It’s almost like he went from chasing Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to chasing Grant Horvat,” Chamblee said, according to reports. That is a stinging insult for a player who once dominated the sport.
Chamblee went even further with his criticism. He suggested DeChambeau cares more about content than competition. “It’s like he wants to outdo every YouTuber in the game instead of out play everybody in the game of golf,” Chamblee added, per reports. This comment hits hard because DeChambeau has missed the cut in three of the four biggest tournaments this year. He needs a win, not more video views.
A Lack of Strategy
The attacks didn’t stop with just Chamblee. Nick Faldo also joined the fray on Sky Sports to tear into DeChambeau’s game plan. The former world number one called out the 32-year-old for his aggressive style. Faldo said, “He has zero clue of strategy,” according to reports. That is a brutal assessment from a legend who knows how to win majors.
Faldo also pointed out a strange pattern in DeChambeau’s career. He noted how players become superstars on LIV Golf but fail when they return to regular tours. “That’s a whole part of the story, how they’re superstars at LIV then come over and can’t do it,” Faldo said, per reports. DeChambeau won the U.S. Open in 2020 and 2024, but now he faces a historic low. He could become the first golfer since 1998 to miss every major cut in a single year.
The Stakes Are High
DeChambeau has a chance to turn this ship around at the British Open. He is heading to Royal Birkdale with a lot of pressure on his shoulders. The fans want to see him compete, not just make waves online. If he keeps ignoring the course and focusing on the camera, he will pay the price. Golf is a tough game that does not forgive vanity.
Can DeChambeau prove these critics wrong this week? Or will he keep trying to be an influencer instead of a champion? The answer will come on the fairways of England. Fans should watch closely to see if the big hitter steps up or fades away.
