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Aug 28, 2021; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Bryson DeChambeau reacts on the first green during the third round of the BMW Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports | REUTERS
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Aug 28, 2021; Owings Mills, Maryland, USA; Bryson DeChambeau reacts on the first green during the third round of the BMW Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports | REUTERS
Turning pro in 2016, Bryson DeChambeau took no time to become a prominent name in the golf world. However, June 2022 came in as a turning point for the American sensation. In June 2022, DeChambeau signed a $100 million contract with LIV Golf. A contract, that benefited the former US Open monetarily, but came at the cost of his massive fan following.
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On the 2nd of October, DeChambeau took to his social media handles, putting up a post. It was an emotional note about his gone-by year and the recently concluded Long Drive World Championship. Before his joining LIV Golf, the note would have had an emotional impact on his fans. However, coming at a time like this, the emotional note saw no mercy from his fans.
Following a couple of LIV Golf events, DeChambeau recently headed to Mesquite, Nevada. He took part in the Long Drive World Championship. Hitting his longest drive at 406 yards, he took no time to become one of the most deserving players for the title. However, it was the German golfer, Martin Bormeier, who eventually outplayed DeChambeau with a 426-yards hit. He was crowned the winner of the 2022 PLDA World Championship.
Bryson DeChambeau gets backlash for his emotional post
Following the loss, DeChambeau managed to control his emotions at the Mesquite Sports & Events Complex. However, it was his social media post that saw a pour of heartfelt feelings from the LIV Golfer. On Twitter, DeChambeau started by expressing himself about the ups and downs in his life.
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He next spoke about his loss to Martin Bormeier in the 2022 PLDA World Championship. He finally winded it up with a promise of giving his all.
Swipe for full statement. 📖 pic.twitter.com/vExblzzHVu
— Bryson DeChambeau (@b_dechambeau) October 2, 2022
A post like this often gets a sympathetic and supporting reply from fans. However, that wasn’t the case with DeChambeau. Taking to the comments section, the golf world left the former World No. 4 with a massive backlash.
Can someone fill me in on why this statement was necessary?
— Golf Guy (@GolfGuy801) October 2, 2022
Can someone paraphrase this please? Football is on and I don't have time to read this mess.
— Styles Skywalker (@StylesSkywalke1) October 2, 2022
Big fan here but what was the point of this “statement” good god just say congrats and move on
— mike mckusker (@mike_mckusker) October 2, 2022
Many fans didn’t understand why a statement was needed and questioned it.
what is this rambling nonsense about
— OASteven (@OASteven14) October 2, 2022
You’ve literally ended a statement asking people to care about you and the work you do with “no one cares, work harder”. Amazing
— gary (@hoseladjascent) October 2, 2022
While the majority of the golf lashed out at DeChambeau’s log note, another section opted to walk on the now long-standing path. Taking to the comments section, the other part of the golf world re-emphasized their disapproval of DeChambeau’s move to LIV Golf.
Congrats on the 100 million. No one cares
— James B Hanson (@JamesBHanson13) October 2, 2022
I was a huge fan but you going to Liv was a betrayal! You are a disgrace to golf!! 🤮 🤮 🤮
— U.Y Scuti ☘️ (@y_scuti) October 2, 2022
You were one of my favorite players. Now you’re dead to me because the PGA tour, it’s history, and earn your money every tournament is important to me. You’re just greedy. You don’t care about golf fans.
— Will Gamble (@uhBrickShort) October 2, 2022
Bryson, I used to follow you everywhere & love what you were doing, but your switch to the LIV tour made me eliminate everything done or accomplish by you. Someone who betray what made him so popular and wealthy can’t have my respect. Sorry, but you made a big life mistake.
— Boubos (@Boubos1957) October 3, 2022
DeChambeau’s move to LIV Golf was a decision disfavored by the Golf World. Something that was visible in the replies on the post. However, the hefty paychecks of the Saudi Arabia-backed league seem to be sufficient enough for DeChambeau to look over the fan’s disapproval. Following a 10th position finish in Chicago, he is next set to play in Bangkok.
What are your views on DeChambeau’s move to LIV Golf? Do let us know in the comments below.
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