Going from one of the most hated figures in golf to a beloved star in the sport is not easy. But Bryson DeChambeau was able to achieve that. There was a time fans criticized him for seeming arrogant due to his unique approach towards the sport. But their perception of him has changed today. And Kai Trump tried to understand how DeChambeau was able to bring that change.

In her latest vlog on YouTube, which was focused on her school project, she asked the LIV Golf pro if it has been easier to deal with the criticism over time.

DeChambeau told Trump, “It’s gotten easier because I’ve become more authentic. I’ve become more of myself. The more you become yourself and just be yourself out there, not trying to be anybody different, not trying to play a character. I recommend to people who are starting to become successful is be more authentically yourself.”

The Crushers GC captain was always questioned about his scientific approach to golf. His rivalry with fan favorite Brooks Koepka also didn’t do him any favors. But one thing that DeChambeau always did was that he didn’t try to pretend to be someone else. And that had a huge impact on his impression in the media. So when Trump’s friend asked him about how his approach towards the media changed, he had the perfect response for it.

“It took a little while to understand why they’re saying it, what they’re saying. The more criticism that comes my way, the more I respect and appreciate it. I take it in as constructive criticism now. That’s something I’ve had to learn over the course of time. And it’s not easy.

“You’ve got to walk through the fire and experience it a little bit and go, all right, they’re saying this, but I’m stronger than that. I can hold this and become better from it. That’s the way I perceive it.”

After years of backlash, DeChambeau has finally developed a thick skin for such issues. He understands that such criticism is a reflection of his actions on and off the course, and he analyzes it as such. Instead of responding to it verbally, the LIV Golf pro has been able to alter the perception of him through his actions.

We all saw a glimpse of it when he was heavily criticized for his statement about Rory McIlroy following the Masters Tournament, where he said McIlroy “didn’t talk to me once all day.” Yet, he was able to win over the fans with his actions in the PGA Championship 2025, a month later. Netizens completely forgot about everything that occurred at Augusta National and started praising DeChambeau for his generosity.

While this may be a school project for Kai Trump, she can also learn a lot from Bryson DeChambeau on how to change her public image. Especially after the criticism she faced recently due to her LPGA Tour exemption.

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A few lessons Kai Trump could pick up from Bryson DeChambeau

Being associated with President Donald Trump, Kai Trump already has a lot on her shoulders as she embarks on a journey to be a professional golfer. And she didn’t have a great start to it after her recent appearance in the Annika, driven by Gainbridge.

Looking to impress in the big leagues, the 18-year-old shot 18-over par in two rounds to crash out of the prestigious event. That raised a lot of questions regarding her eligibility for an exemption. So much so that new LPGA Tour commissioner Craig Kessler had to step in to defend the amateur golfer’s inclusion in the event.

After learning what she did from Bryson DeChambeau, maybe Kai Trump could also handle her media impression better. She might not become a superstar golfer overnight. But her public image can still be better if she makes her story more relatable for the fans and accessible for the media.

Being President Donald Trump’s granddaughter might make it difficult. But if Kai Trump can break that barrier, then she might just win the favor of the community to support her rise to the top. So the next time she gets a chance to play on the big stage, there will be more people cheering her and motivating her to play better as she tries to impress everyone again.