Bryson DeChambeau's ‘uncomfortable exchange' with British Open ball spotter divides fans
In a video shared Tuesday by Golf on CBS — that was titled 'An uncomfortable exchange between Bryson DeChambeau and a ball spotter at The Open' — the LIV Golf star asked the spotter where his ball landed in the rough at Royal Portrush, with the staffer pointing to the area.
Before DeChambeau, 31, lined up to take the shot, the two-time major champion appeared to say 'thank you' and told the spotter, 'You can move out of the way.'
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5 Bryson DeChambeau caught heat on social media following a viral exchange with a British Open ball spotter.
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5 The spotter was seen moving out of the way.
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Some golf fans took exception to the conversation and chided DeChambeau's actions in the post's comments.
'Come on Bryson, this is pathetic behavior, no matter how rich and good at golf you are,' one fan wrote.
'That was rude yo. Did you just exposed true self as a fake???' another posted.
5 Some fans took exception to his behavior and called him out in the comments.
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DeChambeau rallied to a 10th-place finish at the final major of the year after carding an ugly 7-over 78 in the opening round —
As the DeChambeau pile-on continued in the comments, with some likening the behavior to 'childish' and a 'lack of class,' others spoke out in defense of the former U.S. Open champion following a seemingly innocuous exchange.
'That wasn't so bad. People just being their typical judgmental selves when they're not in the situation,' a fan posted.
'People overreacting on what he said. Nothing to see here,' another expressed.
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5 The LIV Golf star got off to a bumpy start at the British Open in July 2025.
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DeChambeau has evolved from one of golf's most polarizing figures to a fan favorite in recent years, curating a monster YouTube following with his 'Can I Break 50' series featuring the likes of Tom Brady, Phil Mickelson and President Trump, among others.
He opened the major season on a high note in April when he sealed his best Masters finish with a tie for fifth. He followed up that performance a month later with a tie for second at the PGA Championship.
5 The two-time major champion played through the weekend at Royal Portrush and finished tied for 10th place.
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Although DeChambeau failed to defend his 2024 U.S. Open title after missing the cut in June, he played his way through the weekend in Northern Ireland after a bumpy British Open start.
'I was able to hold myself together under the pressure and fight for every shot,' DeChambeau said after shooting a 7-under 64 in Sunday's final round for a 9-under par total.
'I'm super proud of the round I played today. Just wish I could have that 78 back.'
Scottie Scheffler went on to capture his second major of the year with an overall score of 17-under. He won the PGA Championship in May.
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