Overview

• Chamblee had called DeChambeau an 'odd duck' and 'a captain’s nightmare' and suggested the LIV golfer’s YouTube views might be boosted by bots.
• On The Dan Patrick Show, Chamblee said he mostly likes DeChambeau, acknowledged the 'nightmare' phrasing was too strong, and maintained concerns about pairing difficulty.
• Pressed on team dynamics, Chamblee named Scottie Scheffler the U.S. 'alpha' and quipped that DeChambeau is 'in beta' because he is constantly testing equipment.
• Paige Spiranac publicly rejected the 'nightmare' label, and Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and captain Keegan Bradley praised DeChambeau’s value to Team USA.
• DeChambeau appeared unfazed at Bethpage Black and brushed off questions with a playful remark, as analysts noted his different golf ball could complicate alternate-shot options.