In professional sports, post-game interviews are usually predictable affairs – athletes walk up, answer questions, and head to the clubhouse. But every now and then, someone like Bryson DeChambeau comes along and decides to put on an impromptu one-man show featuring invisible opponents and mock punches.

That’s precisely what happened after the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. DeChambeau had just finished tied for second place, five shots behind the winner, Scottie Scheffler. As he approached the Sky Sports interview area, cameras captured him dramatically, pretending to fight himself, swinging his arms, ducking, and throwing mock punches like he was in an invisible mosh pit.

“He was feeling like he was a little duffed up by the golf course,” the Sky Sports commentator joked. For those unfamiliar with British slang, “duffed up” means getting beaten up. And honestly, after what many considered an unlucky finish at Quail Hollow, DeChambeau had every reason to feel like he’d been in a fight, leaving him baffled by another near-miss at a major championship.

This lighthearted display perfectly captured DeChambeau’s unique ability to find humor even in disappointment. The moment went viral immediately, with Sky Sports sharing it across social media platforms. Golf fans couldn’t stop talking about this perfect example of self-deprecating humor from one of the sport’s most colorful characters.

DeChambeau’s unconventional antics aren’t new – he’s built a reputation for mixing competitive fire with quirky moments both on and off the course. From his scientific approach to equipment to entertaining YouTube content, he’s always marched to his own drummer. This shadow boxing routine added another memorable chapter to his growing collection of golf’s most entertaining moments.

What made this particular display even more endearing was his sportsmanship afterward. He graciously congratulated Scheffler and handled the loss with remarkable humor and class. For fans who often see professional golfers as distant figures, these authentic moments create genuine connections with the personalities behind the game.

The shadow boxing wasn’t just entertaining theater – it reflected genuine frustration with a week that should have been his breakthrough.

Bryson DeChambeau’s equipment criticism at the PGA Championship

 DeChambeau had realistic winning chances entering the final rounds but watched his major championship hopes crumble once again.

“I just couldn’t get anything going,” DeChambeau admitted afterward. “I felt like I had the game to win… The golf course was a good fit for me, but I missed several crucial putts at the end.” His disappointment was palpable, especially after leading the field in driving statistics.

Critics immediately pounced on his equipment choices as the culprit behind another major championship collapse. His single-length irons came under particular scrutiny after a disastrous distance miscalculation on the 17th hole. “196 yards was the yardage, but it landed 172 into the water,” golf analysts noted, highlighting the gap control issues with his uniform club setup. The No Laying Up podcast hosts didn’t mince words: “That’s just inexcusable if you want to win major championships.”

This equipment-related collapse mirrored his recent Masters’ heartbreak perfectly. DeChambeau entered Augusta’s final round just two shots behind Rory McIlroy and briefly tied for the lead after birdieing the second hole. Then came a bizarre conservative layup on the third hole that baffled analysts like Padraig Harrington, followed by a devastating double-bogey at the 12th when his tee shot found Rae’s Creek. Both majors featured the same pattern – strong positioning followed by equipment-related disasters when precision mattered most. “This is going to burn a fire in my stomach and make me want to fight harder,” he promised, with the U.S. Open offering another chance at redemption.