Bryson DeChambeau Reflects on Major Tournament Struggles

Bryson DeChambeau recently expressed that his absence from three major tournaments this season stems from simply not playing “good enough golf.”

His latest setback occurred earlier this month at the U.S. Open held on Long Island, where he finished the first two days at 5 over par, which, understandably, was disappointing.

After a period of silence, DeChambeau took to his YouTube channel to openly discuss the U.S. Open experience and his overall difficulties in major events this season. It’s been, well, a rough run.

“I’m not good enough at golf,” he said, candidly reflecting on how he missed a third major. “You might point to bad luck or judgment, maybe a bad swing. But really, it comes down to me making better decisions. Things have started to click for me, and I’ve felt more at ease gripping the golf club and not overthinking it.”

He acknowledged that after realizing the reasons behind his mistakes, he sped up his putting game and improved his wedge techniques to reduce inconsistency. And even though he didn’t hit his best shots off the tee, it’s notable that he still ranked No. 1 in driving distance.

Looking ahead, DeChambeau recognizes that his iron play needs work if he wants to turn things around.

This season, he has won two events on the LIV Golf tour and landed in the top three in several others. Still, his performances in major tournaments have somewhat overshadowed these wins.

DeChambeau, a well-known figure in golf, brushed off concerns regarding the LIV situation—particularly the uncertainty surrounding its future funding—or the impact of social media on his game.

He reiterated that he has not prioritized content creation over his golf career. “People can think what they want, but I’ve put in more effort into my game after the Masters this past year than I have in several years combined,” he remarked. “It’s been a journey to really understand my swing and how to use my clubs effectively, but I still don’t fully grasp it.”

In closing out the video, DeChambeau struck a hopeful note, despite facing challenges over the past season.

“You just have to keep moving forward,” he shared. “Last year, I was among the best before the U.S. Open, and now people say I’m the worst. But that’s life and golf for you. Things can turn in unexpected ways. It’s humbling.”