Bryson DeChambeau Targets Rory McIlroy With Ryder Cup 'Chirping' Warning
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Bryson DeChambeau has just been confirmed by captain Keegan Bradley as one of the 12 players who will represent the United States in the upcoming Ryder Cup. Bradley announced the news after completing his participation in the Open Championship.
As expected, DeChambeau has received the designation with great enthusiasm. One of his first "official acts" as a Ryder Cup player was none other than challenging European idol Rory McIlroy.
"I'll be chirping in his ear this time," he told People from the "Happy Gilmore 2" premiere. "Now, if we go up against each other, I mean, you can be sure of it. I'll get into his ear a little bit."
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland wait on the tenth hole during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025...
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland wait on the tenth hole during the final round of the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. MoreDeChambeau is one of several professional golf stars set to make a cameo in the sequel to the cult golf film "Happy Gilmore," starring Adam Sandler.
From his words, it's evident that the wounds from the last Masters Tournament are still raw for DeChambeau.
As you may recall, the two stars played the final round together at Augusta National Golf Club, with McIlroy leading the event by two strokes.
The LIV Golf star managed to take the lead after the first two holes, but eventually collapsed and fell to T5. Meanwhile, McIlroy went on to win the tournament and complete the career Grand Slam.
After that historic day, DeChambeau said they spoke little during the round, saying his colleague had no intention of talking.
"(He) didn't talk to me once all day," DeChambeau said back then, according to People. "He wouldn't talk to me."
Getting choked out by Shooter McGavin wasn't on my 2025 bingo card…⁰⁰Go to @Subway to get your own Happy Gilmore meal and watch the movie July 25th on @Netflix!⁰⁰#SubwayPartner pic.twitter.com/GsWyZz2QGh — Bryson DeChambeau (@brysondech) July 23, 2025
DeChambeau and McIlroy have never faced each other directly in previous Ryder Cups. They did compete against each other last year on the made-for-TV golf show "The Showdown," when the Northern Irishman and Scottie Scheffler defeated DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka.
DeChambeau is currently ranked fifth in the American rankings to make the Ryder Cup team, so he would qualify in his own right to play at Bethpage Black next September.
However, he could fall off the list during the month of August, as LIV Golf events don't accrue points. That's why Bradley moved ahead with confirming him on the team, either by finishing in the top six or by choosing him among the six free picks.
DeChambeau is the third American player guaranteed for the Ryder Cup team. Scottie Scheffler has already mathematically qualified, while JJ Spaun was also confirmed by Bradley after his victory at the US Open.
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