When Criticism Forced Bryson DeChambeau to Publicly Apologize to a Fellow Golfer for His Handshake Brevity

Bryson DeChambeau has often been in the news for his aggression on the golf course. But this is not all Bryson. There is more to him. When he knows it’s his mistake, he takes responsibility and apologizes.

During the Porsche European Open in 2018, DeChambeau made a mistake. He owned it and apologized. Maybe it was not to get surrounded by judging comments, or he felt disappointed. Let’s find out.

Bryson’s play at the Porsche European Open 2018

Bryson DeChambeau almost won the Porsche European Open 2018. But his careless mistake cost him the title. He was playing his final four holes, five over par. He could finish -bogey-par-triple bogey after he put two balls in the water right after the other. His competitor, Richard McEvoy, could make the title his own. He could sink a lengthy birdie putt. It was on the 72nd hole, and he won his first European Tour title. He only used a single shot to claim the title.

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After McEvoy won the European Tour 2018, he and DeChambeau quickly interacted. After the winning shot by McEvoy, DeChambeau went in for his eight and had a quick handshake. However, this couldn’t be hidden from the cameras. The handshake showed DeChambeau was disappointed.

The video of them shaking hands was making rounds, and people did not appreciate how DeChambeau shook his hand with the champion. A tweet from Eddie Pepperell followed this incident. He tied for sixth at The Open. He tweeted sarcastically, “Has to be said, as far as handshakes go, that was a good’n!”

Bryson DeChambeau apologizes

DeChambeau was aware of what was coming his way. He knew he would be judged and criticized for his actions at the Tour. Or maybe he was just disappointed by his overall performance and behavior. DeChambeau apologized to McEvoy and posted it on his Instagram. He wrote, “I apologize to Richard McEvoy and the fans for my brevity on 18. He is a class act, worthy champion, and I enjoyed playing with him the past two days.”

In the caption, he also wrote about the great weekend he had. He said it was a tough finish, but he enjoyed the week in Hamburg. DeChambeau thanked the Porsche European Open for inviting him to the game. Of course, you cannot forget your fans and supporters. He thanked everyone for the support and said he was looking forward to playing the next game. He also said that he would work hard on his game.

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Gladly, DeChambeau could save himself from the criticism. What do you think about this whole incident? Is aggression or anger good for the game? Let us know in the comments below.