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Newsweek
7 hours ago
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Bryson DeChambeau Calls Lefty's Chip 'One of Greatest Shots I've Ever Seen'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. LIV Golf Virginia wrapped up Sunday evening as Joaquin Niemann once again hosting the trophy. But he was not the talk of the town, Phil Mickelson was. Vintage Mickelson made an appearance with one of his most impressive chip-ins from outside the 17th greenside bunker at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Lefty's feet were in the sand. He practically has his back to the hole, with his ball buried in the rough. Yet, he hits the most miraculous shot, uses the slope and watches it fall into the cup. 🚨This angle of the @PhilMickelson hole out today is even more insane 🤯 'So that was one of my better ones… I don't know what to say because I have to aim so far left because I'm hooking it over my shoulder and trying to guess how much it's going to hook is the challenge….… — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) June 9, 2025 After the round, Bryson DeChambeau, who played in the same group as Mickelson, gave his thoughts on the viral moment. "That's gotta be one of the greatest shots I've ever seen in my entire life," DeChambeau said. The Crusher GC captain took the media on a ride as he explained his perspective on the incredible shot. "He is such a grinder, works so hard, and I felt a little bad for him at that point in time because he was playing pretty well and just couldn't get anything going towards that back half of the round," he explained. KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Vice-captain Phil Mickelson of team United States (L) meets with Bryson DeChambeau of team United States during Saturday Afternoon Fourball Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on... KOHLER, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Vice-captain Phil Mickelson of team United States (L) meets with Bryson DeChambeau of team United States during Saturday Afternoon Fourball Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 25, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. More Photo by"He created some Phil Mickelson magic — vintage Phil. You see him get up on the side slope, and he's just staring at it — you see his wheels turning. He hit the shot, and I got the perfect angle of it, and I go, 'Oh my gosh, he's going to make it.'" Only Mickelson would take that kind of risk and make it. He made birdie and followed it up with another birdie on 18 to close out his round with a 6-under 65. Lefty gave the double fist pump, and the crowd lost its mind. DeChambeau knows about incredible moments, so his giving this one such high praise should explain how impressive it was. Mickelson finished T4 at LIV Golf Virginia, which is his second-best of the season. His best came at LIV Hong Kong with a solo third. He will look to bring that momentum to Oakmont Country Club for the 125th U.S. Open. Lefty recently admitted this may be his final U.S. Open, as his exemptions for his PGA Championship win at age 50 runs dry after 2025. More Golf: US Open 2025: Odds, Predictions, Best Bets on the Board
Newsweek
07-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Ryder Cup Captain Invited LIV Golf's DeChambeau, 1 Other to Dinner
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. If there is one thing the entire golf world can agree on, it is that Keegan Bradley is passionate about the Ryder Cup. So it is no surprise that he's doing everything in his power to ensure the strongest possible American team competes at Bethpage Black. One step in that direction is the dinner Bradley hosted Tuesday in Philadelphia for several potential team members. What better setting to strengthen the bonds of future teammates than spending a few hours together in a relaxed atmosphere? The information was released by renowned Golf Channel journalist Todd Lewis, who also revealed the surprise invitation extended to Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau to attend the dinner. Tuesday night in Philly @Keegan_Bradley will host a dinner for the current top 20 in the @RyderCupUSA standings. Also invited are members of the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup Team and the 2024 U.S. @PresidentsCup team. LIV players @brysondech & @BKoepka are scheduled to be at the dinner. — Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) May 6, 2025 Later, during an interview for SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio, Lewis also reflected on how this action reflects the leadership of Keegan Bradley: "That's kind of an example of the passion that Keegan has," Lewis said. "And we had a pretty good conversation this morning. I think when he did not get picked for Rome, he realized that the dynamic on the PGA Tour, for whatever reason, has shifted now." "There is a lot more friendships. There are players rooting for each other. They want to beat them, but if they can't beat them, they root for them..." "I think that he's trying to incorporate that here with this dinner tonight. Obviously, not everyone at that dinner is going to make the team, but having good chemistry, having the same purpose, is something that he is going to lay the framework for tonight." Bryson DeChambeau of team United States plays his shot from the 16th tee during Sunday Singles Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 26, 2021 in Kohler, Wisconsin. Bryson DeChambeau of team United States plays his shot from the 16th tee during Sunday Singles Matches of the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits on September 26, 2021 in Kohler, of the PGA Tour's dinner guests were in the Philadelphia area for the Truist Championship, which begins Thursday. Not so for Koepka and DeChambeau, who had just arrived from Korea, where the most recent LIV Golf event took place. That, along with the fact that they are both part of the Saudi-backed league, makes their presence at the dinner a bit surprising. But it is also a clear sign that captain Bradley is not going to let the current controversy between the two tours affect the building of the Ryder Cup team. According to what Todd Lewis reported, in addition to Bradley, Koepka and DeChambeau, the guest list included the following players (among others) currently inside the top 20 of the US team rankings: Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Russell Henley, Justin Thomas, Maverick McNealy, Brian Harman, Andrew Novak, J.J. Spaun, Patrick Cantlay, Harris English, Tom Hoge, Daniel Berger, Lucas Glover, Billy Horschel, Wyndham Clark, Tony Finau, Michael Kim and Akshay Bhatia. Scheffler skipped the Truist Championship, so he did not attend the dinner. The same goes for Billy Horschel, who will undergo surgery next week to repair a hip injury. More Golf: Phil Mickelson Trolled for Egregious Scottie Scheffler Prediction
