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Newsweek
12 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Bryson DeChambeau Targets Rory McIlroy With Ryder Cup 'Chirping' Warning
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. 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 — 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. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler Stuns Jimmy Fallon With Claret Jug at 'Tonight Show'
Fox News
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Lee Westwood blasts Official World Golf Ranking after jumping 3,759 spots with Open Championship finish
Lee Westwood is certainly happy to crack the top 40 at The Open Championship this past weekend, but he took that moment to blast the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). Westwood, the veteran golfer who plays on the LIV Golf tour, now sits No. 930 on the OWGR list after being tied 34th at Royal Portrush shot him up 3,759 spots. Westwood can now say that he is finally back ahead of his son, Sam, who sits 2,759th on the list as he plays on a mini-tour. But that right there is exactly why Westwood has qualms with the OWGR's way of ranking golfers. "I think that just proves that without world ranking points it makes a bit of a mockery of the system," Westwood said on Wednesday at LIV Golf's UK event, per ESPN. Westwood is among many LIV Golf stars who believe their events should be included within the OWGR. However, the league's latest application is currently under review. They had initially tried to get accreditation when the league began in 2022, but it was denied. As a result, LIV golfers cannot earn themselves OWGR points unless they play in major championships or international tour events. Take Dustin Johnson, for example. He is only 571st on the list, but that's due to finishing tied 23rd at The Open. Johnson was once the world's number one golfer for 135 weeks, but since joining LIV, he has plummeted in standings. Only Bryson DeChambeau (16th) and Tyrrell Hatton (21st) are in the top 50 in the OWGR rankings. Other LIV Golf stars like Jon Rahm and Patrick Reed don't crack that upper echelon despite their solid play. "I think mainly it relates back to wanting the best players in the major championships, not wanting this conversation where there's a few people missing out because we don't get world ranking points on LIV," Westwood said as he loved seeing LIV Golf submit another application. Hatton has been vocal about his fellow LIV Golf players getting credited for their work in the league, especially when it comes to qualifying for major tournaments. "I think there's a lot of guys out here that you certainly want to be playing in majors. If there's a better pathway for that for us, then that's brilliant," Hatton said.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bryson birdies 18, caps Open with low-tying 64
Bryson DeChambeau's remarkable turnaround at The Open Championship ended in fitting fashion, with a birdie on the 72nd hole to post a final-round 64 -- and go 16 under in his final 54 holes.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Bryson DeChambeau's stunning 54-hole finish leaves him with major British Open regret
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Bryson DeChambeau looked like he'd played his way out of the British Open on Thursday, when he posted an opening-round 7-over 78. From there, though, he went on a tear, shooting 65 in the second round to make the cut on the number. That was followed by a third-round 68 and a final-round 64 on Sunday. It all added up to a stunning tie for 10th for DeChambeau. His total of 197 over the final 54 holes was the second-lowest ever in an Open. Only Henrik Stenson, en route to winning in 2016, bettered that with 196. 'It was a fun three days,' DeChambeau said. 'I was really proud of the way I turned it around and gave myself actually some hope. It was a very emotional week. I came in feeling like my game was right there, and all of sudden it was not there. 'I was able to hold myself together under the pressure and fight for every shot. I'm super proud of the round I played today. Just wish I could have that 78 back.' Harris English finished runner-up to Scottie Scheffler at 13-under, which was four shots out of the lead. It's the second time he's played bridesmaid to Scheffler in a major this year. English was tied for second at the PGA Championship, which Scheffler won in May. 'Losing to Scottie twice in two majors, the only guy to beat me at the PGA and this week,'' English said. 'I'm playing some good golf. Just need to clean it up a little bit. One of my two goals this year were to make it to the Tour Championship and make that Ryder Cup team, and hopefully I've moved myself a little bit closer to that, and hopefully I can get in that top six to lock up a spot.'' Rory McIlroy, of course, is bullish on Portrush because he's from Northern Ireland, but he raved about the venue. 'Honestly, I think Portrush has quickly turned into one of the best two or three venues that The Open goes to,' McIlroy said. 'Talk to every player this week, and they won't say one single bad thing about the golf course. Then I just think the way it sets up, from a logistical standpoint, I think the R&A have worked so well with the local government to make sure everything runs smoothly. 'It's only been six years since 2019. I'm not sure Portrush is going to have The Open every six years — that would be nice — but I would obviously love it to keep coming back.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bryson DeChambeau's ‘uncomfortable exchange' with British Open ball spotter divides fans
Bryson DeChambeau is catching heat from some on social media after his exchange with a ball spotter at last week's British Open went viral. 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.' 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. 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. 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. 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.
