Despite His Powerful Image, Bryson DeChambeau Displayed His Emotional Side While Interacting With a Young Fan Two Years Ago

People remember Bryson DeChambeau for various reasons. For some, he is the longest hitter on the PGA Tour, while others think of him as the ‘Mad Scientist’ who was willing to experiment even with his body to improve his game. Recently, many consider him as one of those LIV Golfers who left the American Tour for more money. Nonetheless, the teenager, Katharine Koonce, will always remember him as the kind-hearted golfer who accepted her gift and helped her without any conditions. 

Koonce suffered second and third-degree burns from an accident when she was only 4 years old. She was admitted to Shriners Hospital for the first time to get treatment for her 75% burned body. Since then, Katharine Koonce has gone through several surgeries, which she playfully says as more than “she can count.”  

All the sufferings the 4-year-old had to face led her to become a confident teenager and one of the Shriners’ patient ambassadors. And as a fan of golf, she had some gifts prepared for DeChambeau before a Tour event he competed in since his first major championship victory. 

Bryson DeChambeau received a customized present from the 16-year-old 

Katherine Koonce had sent the 1-time major champion a pair of custom-painted Puma shoes. Notably, she also had written a few math equations on them, which ‘the Scientist’ of golf particularly appreciated. 

The golfer shared Koonce’s gift and how he interacted with her via video call through a video posted on his Instagram. “Oh! This is cool,” Bryson DeChambeau said as soon as he saw the letter from Koonce in the gift box. 

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He was more surprised to see how talented young Koonce was for taking the time to customize the shoes for him. DeChambeau even noticed the small details on his shoes, including the Shriners Hospital logos. 

Does the 1-time major champion still have the shoes with him?

The 2020 US Open Champion was highly appreciative of Katharine Koonce when he got the shoes. “You did a great job, Thank you,” he said to her in the video. “I am gonna be wearing this whole week,” the golfer promised her. 

Reports suggest that DeChambeau did wear the shoes to the tournament. However, he had put the pair of shoes for auction after the event so that he can raise money for the Shriners Hospital. 

The 8-time PGA Tour champion might be a beast when it comes to his career. However, in reality, he is kind-hearted and wants to do good deeds so he can inspire the younger generation. 

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