Bryson DeChambeau is a two-time Major winner and star of LIV Golf after several years and victories on the PGA Tour. Get to know the American better with these facts regarding his life and career so far...
BRYSON DECHAMBEAU FACTS
1. Bryson DeChambeau was born on September 16, 1993 in Modesto, California.
2. He lives in Grapevine, Texas.
3. He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas and studied physics.
4. His middle names are James and Aldrich. DeChambeau's yardage book cover has the initials B.A.D on.
5. He is known as the 'Golfing Scientist' and 'Mad Scientist' due to his unique approach to the game.
6. All of his irons and wedges are 37.5 inches long, the same length a seven iron, and they all have the same lie and bounce angles. This is to help him with his one-plane swing.
7. He is only the third man in history to win an NCAA Division 1 title, the US Amateur Championship and the US Open after Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
8. He is reportedly dating Lilia Schneider, a college golfer at Indianapolis' Marian University. The couple’s relationship became apparent when they were pictured together at LIV Golf's Chicago event in 2023.
9. Bryson was previously signed with Cobra Golf but split with the company in 2022. He also split with his ball sponsor Bridgestone in 2023. He now uses a mixed bag including a Krank driver, Ping irons and wedges, a SIK putter and a Titleist ball.
10. He uses JumboMax golf grips on his clubs, which are the largest on the market. They help him hold the club in his palms.
11. Cites his interests as physics, family, faith, fishing and cars.
12. He was low amateur at the 2016 Masters, finishing T21st.
13. He won the 2010 California State Junior Championship aged 16.
14. As an amateur he would float his golf balls in water and epsom salts to check that the center of gravity was perfectly in the middle.
15. He once said he consumed around 3,500 calories per day including up to seven protein shakes.
16. At the 2014 World Amateur Team Championships in Karuizawa, Japan, he shot a course record 10-under par 61 to help the USA win.
17. DeChambeau became the first man to average over 350 yards and win on the PGA Tour at the 2020 Rocket Mortgage Classic.
18. His eponymous YouTube channel, which gives a behind-the-scenes look at his life as a pro and includes challenge matches against other pros and influencers, has over 1.6 million subscribers.
19. DeChambeau has a total of 13 professional wins, including two US Opens.
20. He won his first Major title at the 2020 US Open, which was postponed three months due to the Covid-19 pandemic and was played without spectators. He turned a two-stroke deficit into a six-shot victory over runner-up Matthew Wolff.
21. Amid speculation in February 2022 that DeChambeau would be joining LIV Golf, he released a statement committing to the PGA Tour. Four months later, it was confirmed that he had joined LIV Golf, with his deal reportedly worth $125 million.
22. He is captain of LIV Golf's Crushers GC team, which also features Anirban Lahiri, Charles Howell III and Paul Casey.
23. DeChambeau won his first tournament on LIV Golf in August 2023, which included a new tour record 58 in his third and final round. The round also tied the record for lowest ever round in an elite-level men’s pro event.
24. He was due to compete at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games but withdrew just before the event after contracting Covid-19.
25. DeChambeau won his second Major via a thrilling finish at the 2024 US Open where he defeated Rory McIlroy by a stroke. DeChambeau's winning moment was set-up by an outrageous long-range bunker shot.
26. DeChambeau was called up on to stage by US President Donald Trump during the latter's victory speech in 2024. The pair had previously featured in one of DeChambeau's YouTube videos together.
27. He has only made one hole-in-one during competitive play throughout his career.
28. DeChambeau cites Ben Hogan and Payne Stewart as the golfers he most admires.
29. If he could only play one golf course for the rest of his life, DeChambeau said it would be Cypress Point.
30. DeChambeau shot a 58 during round two of his victory at LIV Golf Greenbrier in 2023. He has two LIV Golf wins, overall.
31. He has twice represented Team USA at the Ryder Cup, winning once (2018, 2021*).
32. After several changes across his career, DeChambeau’s caddie is currently Greg Bodine, who has previously carried the bag for Tony Finau.
How far does Bryson DeChambeau hit the ball?
DeChambeau is one of the longest hitters in the history of the sport. During his last full season on the PGA Tour in 2021, he was first in driving distance with an average of 323.7 yards. He averaged 323.5 yards with his driver in the 2024 LIV Golf season, topping the table in the driving distance category.
Bryson DeChambeau career earnings
How much did LIV Golf pay Bryson DeChambeau?
DeChambeau signed a deal reportedly worth around $125 million when he joined LIV Golf in 2022.
