Bryson DeChambeau Faces Tough Times Ahead of U.S. Open Anniversary

This weekend marks the two-year anniversary of Bryson DeChambeau’s second victory at the U.S. Open, yet it feels oddly familiar—perhaps too familiar, like it happened a decade ago or even longer. Did that actually happen? Watching him play now raises questions about whether it was all a dream.

At this point, it’s hard to believe that DeChambeau will win anything this season. He missed the cut at the U.S. Open this week, finishing with a score of 5-over in the second round. It’s his third major he hasn’t made it past the cut in this season alone.

Three. Yes, that’s right. DeChambeau hasn’t played a weekend in any major this year, which is quite shocking.

It feels like every month he finds a new way to hit a low point. And honestly, it’s becoming difficult to justify his performance.

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Everyone seems to be coming down hard on DeChambeau lately, and honestly, who can blame them? I mean, I was a fan at one point, but it’s complicated now. I distinctly remember not liking him at all about ten years ago—he was this young, brash player wearing those ridiculous hats who seemed focused only on muscle and distance.

But then something changed. He became more humble and, to my surprise, began excelling at golf. Winning the U.S. Open in 2024 and 2020 was a landmark moment—it felt like he had really made it.

For a time, fans and media adored him. He played an integral role in nearly every major tournament during 2024 and 2025. However, that seems to be fading.

This year, LIV Golf appears to be faltering, and it shows. Only six of the 13 LIV golfers qualified for the recent tournament at Shinnecock, but DeChambeau wasn’t one of them. The list of players who missed the cut includes notable names like Jon Rahm and Cam Smith.

Throughout this season, DeChambeau has visibly struggled. There have been moments where he has even hinted at focusing solely on his YouTube channel, rather than on competing in golf.

“I want to grow my YouTube channel three times, maybe even more,” he mentioned while preparing for last month’s LIV event. He seems quite serious about giving more reasons for people to tune into his channel.

But does he really seem close to winning anything significant again? I think not.

After missing four cuts in a row, it’s hard to imagine him bouncing back anytime soon. With this season’s disappointing performances, including the first three majors and the recent U.S. Open, the chances of a comeback look pretty slim.