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DeChambeau Shrugs Off Critique as Chamblee Softens 'Nightmare' Label at Ryder Cup

Teammate backing alongside loud Bethpage cheers underscores his standing with the U.S. side.

FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Bryson DeChambeau of Team United States acknowledges the crowd during the opening ceremony for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 24, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 24: Bryson DeChambeau of Team United States reacts on the fifth hole prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 24, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Mateo Villalba/Getty Images)
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Jun 29, 2025; Carrollton, Texas, USA; Bryson DeChambeau walks from the tenth tee during the final round of the LIV Golf Dallas golf tournament at Maridoe Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The LIV standout earned automatic selection for Team USA on the strength of major results, including a Pinehurst win and six top-10s in his last eight majors.
  • Brandel Chamblee initially called him a captain’s nightmare and questioned his YouTube metrics, then said on The Dan Patrick Show the wording was too strong.
  • DeChambeau welcomed the scrutiny as good for golf and noted that YouTube subscriptions require verification, with his channel reported between 2.35 and 2.43 million subscribers.
  • Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele and captain Keegan Bradley praised his energy and value, fans cheered him at the opening ceremony, and Paige Spiranac publicly defended him.
  • Analysts continue to flag potential foursomes pairing hurdles tied to equipment and golf-ball compatibility, leaving his alternate-shot role a tactical consideration.