Bryson DeChambeau explains YouTube channel origins in latest Phil Mickelson episode

Bryson DeChambeau YouTube Channel Its popularity continues to explode. The reigning US Open champion currently has over 1.5 million subscribers and his videos regularly cross the seven-figure mark.

For his latest effort, DeChambeau has teamed up with fellow LIV golf star Phil Mickelson as part of the “Breaking 50” series. In these episodes, DeChambeau invites a guest to do a two-person scramble from the red tee to try to break 50 points. This is a ridiculously low score that is extremely difficult to achieve even from the most forward teeing ground.

In addition to Mickelson, other “50+” guests include former U.S. President Donald Trump, 2017 Masters champion Sergio Garcia, social media icon Paige Spiranac and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony. Includes lomo. DeChambeau currently has 14 episodes of “Breaking 50” in his YouTube repertoire and 138 videos across his channel. DeChambeau's video with President Trump is by far the most popular, with more than 12 million views since its debut in late July.

Nevertheless, while driving the 17th hole at the Greenbrier; Mickelson and DeChambeau film 'Breaking 50' episodethe great left-handed player asked a simple question.

“Tell me how and why you joined YouTube Golf,” Mickelson mused.

“What really motivated you to start doing what you do now?”

DeChambeau then gave a lengthy response, explaining how his first YouTube video came about in 2020, at the height of the pandemic. He wanted fans to get a glimpse into his life and what goes on behind the scenes on the PGA Tour. More importantly, he felt he had an obligation to show golf fans around the world his true character.

“People had a thought process of who I was, and I didn't like how that looked, so I decided to show people more of who I was,” DeChambeau said.

“Honestly, it was an eye-opening experience when I made my first YouTube video…I got a million views. It was about showing people what you're really doing. It opened my eyes to how people can recognize who you are when it's just small snippets of interaction, or poor interactions that I've had, or Not the mess I went through.”

Since then, DeChambeau's popularity has skyrocketed, and a big reason for that is his presence on YouTube. See what happened at Pinehurst 2nd Theater in June. As the two superstars descended the straight on Sunday, it was DeChambeau, not Rory McIlroy, who received the loudest applause. He then won in dramatic fashion, sending the North Carolina crowd into a frenzy. DeChambeau wanted everyone in the venue to celebrate his win with him, so he continued to parade the trophy around the grandstand along the 18th fairway. The gesture revealed the strong relationship he has built with golf fans.

But the golf world has long viewed DeChambeau as a polarizing figure. He joined the PGA Tour in 2016 and found early success. He won his first time at the 2017 John Deere Classic, and you either loved him or hated him, there was no in between. You either admire his unique approach to the game, which relies on science, speed, and advanced mathematics, or you come across as extremely condescending and dismissive of the way golfers have played the game for over a century. I thought it was a threat.

Then, at the start of the pandemic, he decided to gain weight and grow in height to improve his speed, power and distance off the tee. Some people find this exciting, while others question this approach. It ultimately paid off, as he won the US Open at Winged Foot in September of the same year. He bombed the grueling West Course and stayed on track, winning by six points and finishing as the only player under par.

But before that, in the summer of 2020, DeChambeau had several controversial moments with rules officials. Brooks Koepka makes fun of him. Over the next year or so, the two developed into a rivalry that divided many golf fans. But rivalries are healthy for the sport, and for those with interests other than golf enthusiasts. It captivated the entire sports audience and got everyone to ask, “Which side are you on, Bryson's side?” Or Brooks? ” The eye roll Koepka gave DeChambeau during a live interview on Kiawah Island in 2021 was the perfect symbol of their feud, which has since been resolved.

DeChambeau sparked further controversy in the fall of 2020 by labeling Augusta National a “par 67.” Golf purists considered the comment disrespectful, and many believed DeChambeau was degrading the game's most sacred place. Some saw this statement as a show of confidence. But the following summer at the Royal St. George's Open, he arguably put the Cobra driver's reputation to rest. DeChambeau said he was a terrible driver, which led to Cobra executive's statement“It really, really hurts when he says something stupid like that. He was never really happy.” DeChambeau later apologized, but the damage was done.

Of course, less than a year later, DeChambeau moved to LIV Golf and joined Mickelson's lawsuit against the PGA Tour. It caused a lot of anger and controversy. His comments on June 6, 2023 were similar. DeChambeau appears on CNN It came just hours after the Tour shockingly announced a framework agreement with the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), a beneficiary of LIV. “No one is perfect,” DeChambeau said when asked about the kingdom's history of violence, including its direct connection to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

“As we move forward from there, we have to look to the path to peace, especially in forgiveness, especially if we're going to repair the world and make it a better place,” DeChambeau added. .

“It's unfortunate that it happened, but I can't necessarily talk about it because I'm a golfer.”

But by 2024, DeChambeau could become the most popular golfer on the planet other than Tiger Woods. It's an amazing turnaround. He went from being one of the most polarizing figures in all of sports to being one of golf's most beloved figures. Maybe that's because most of the golf world doesn't watch him play as often as he does on the PGA Tour. Or maybe he just grew out of his younger self. Either way, his presence on YouTube has definitely changed the way people view him, which was one of his goals when he started filming. On top of that, DeChambeau has bigger ambitions as to why he continues to post content about golfers, celebrities, and even former presidents.

“[YouTube] It really opened my eyes to what it can do for ordinary people. I said, 'Wow, this could impact Junior in a really surprising way, especially after seeing what other content creators have done.'” DeChambeau said that with Mickelson, It was added during the discussion.

“This is a great way to grow the game. That's what I want for the game. I want the game to be healthy and grow forever because it creates great relationships.”

Jack Mirko is a golf staff writer for SB Nation's Playing Through. Be sure to check it out @_PlayingThrough Cover more golf. You can follow him on Twitter @jack_milko In the same way.