The Ryder Cup is almost here, but in a week where team spirit and unity should be front and center, Bryson DeChambeau has found himself in the middle of a controversy. And this time, it’s Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee sounding the alarm. On Monday night’s fiery kickoff of Live From, Chamblee issued a stark warning to Team USA that DeChambeau, for all his talent, might be more of a liability than an asset in the team room.

In a short clip from the episode posted by Brendan Porath on X, Brandel Chamblee opened with a scathing critique of DeChambeau’s behavior leading up to the Cup, particularly in light of Rory McIlroy’s recent remarks. “I thought it was pretty pointed there when he asked about the retort of Rory that he didn’t mention the golf this week of the Ryder Cup,” Chamblee said, barely disguising his disbelief. “Nope, he didn’t do that. He didn’t talk about playing on a team and how much that meant. Nope, he didn’t do that. What he did do was talk about his YouTube channel…” Chamblee continued.

And Chamblee went on to accuse DeChambeau’s YouTube channel of generating most of its views with “bots” and dismissed the idea that DeChambeau even cares about the Ryder Cup. “That is one of the reasons why I think he’s gonna be such a difficult person to get paired with, no doubt he’s one hell of a golfer. No doubt he has his moments of generosity with fans. I’ve heard about him, but he’s an odd duck when he’s trying to blend in with the team, and he has so many potential bulletin board mistakes, and I think he would be a captain’s nightmare,“ Chamblee added.

Brandel Chamblee’s message was clear. While other players were dialed into the task at hand, DeChambeau seemed more interested in his YouTube numbers and growing his fanbase than rallying around Team USA. And it was evident with his recent comments, where instead of talking about team unity, preparation, or even the significance of representing his country, Bryson veered straight into influencer mode.

“All I’m trying to do is inspire kids on YouTube,” DeChambeau told Golf Channel’s Todd Lewis just a day ago. “We’ve amassed quite a big audience on YouTube, and I’m continuing to focus on that train of thought, and whatever Rory says and whatnot is great. He didn’t mean anything by it. I’m excited, I hope we can have some good banter back and forth, and if not, and he wants to do what he’s doing, great, no problem. Crowd’s going to be on our side, we’re going to have a fun time,” he continued.

This all came in response to McIlroy’s comments in an exclusive interview with The Guardian over the weekend, where he made it clear that he wasn’t interested in DeChambeau’s antics — or his content.

“I think the only way he gets attention is by mentioning other people,” McIlroy said, continuing the Rory-Bryson feud. “That is basically what I think of that. To get attention, he will mention me or Scottie [Scheffler] or others.” It wasn’t a subtle jab, but a direct hit, and just the latest shot in what’s become one of golf’s most eyebrow-raising rivalries.

The Rory McIlroy – Bryson DeChambeau feud continues

The McIlroy-DeChambeau feud isn’t recent, but it’s been simmering for months and now threatens to boil over at the Ryder Cup. While the rivalry has been going on for years, predominantly because DeChambeau represents LIV, it reignited back in July when Bryson DeChambeau said that he planned to be “chirping” in Rory’s ear at Bethpage, boldly declaring, “If we go up against each other, I mean, you can be sure of it. I’ll get into his ear a little bit.” That comment didn’t just ruffle feathers; it triggered the sharp response from McIlroy we’re now seeing.

The tension between them has already played out under the spotlight.

At last year’s U.S. Open, a wild American crowd roared Bryson DeChambeau to victory over McIlroy at Pinehurst. Fast forward to Augusta this year, and the two were paired again in Sunday’s final group at the Masters. But it was anything but pleasant.

“He didn’t talk to me once all day,” DeChambeau complained afterward, looking genuinely puzzled. “He wouldn’t talk to me,” he kept pointing out.

McIlroy went on to win in a playoff and complete the career grand slam, but the moment added another crack in their icy dynamic. Now, with the Ryder Cup approaching and both players locked in, fans and media alike are salivating at the idea of a Sunday singles showdown because their rivalry is now demanding it.