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‘Gut-Wrenched’: Bryson DeChambeau Sends Out Heartfelt Prayers for Damar Hamlin After His Unfortunate On-Field Incident

Published 01/03/2023, 5:19 AM EST

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To shield themselves from the hate, many athletes present themselves as a toughened version of their true selves. In the golf community, one such figure is Bryson DeChambeau. He had built for himself a persona that told the world that nothing affected him. But of late, DeChambeau has been more in touch with his feelings, and fans have gotten a glimpse of his humane side. Recently, the golf pro even expressed his heartbreak after tragedy struck a fellow athlete, NFL star, Damar Hamlin.

Bryson DeChambeau saw many ups and downs in 2022, from receiving tons of hate from fans after his jump to LIV Golf to receiving an invite to the 2023 Masters. His life appeared to be an emotional roller coaster, and the new year appears to be no exception.

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The news of Damar Hamlin’s tragedy saddens Bryson DeChambeau

On Monday night, the Buffalo Bills took on the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL, and as the world eagerly watched the two sides battle it out in the new year, tragedy struck. Toward the end of the first quarter, Buffalo’s safety, Damar Hamlin, tackled Tee Higgins. Soon after the tackle, Hamlin stood up and then suddenly collapsed to the ground.

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The entire sports world looked on in horror as Hamlin received medical attention on the ground. Soon after, he was carried away on a stretcher to the hospital and declared to be in a critical state. DeChambeau, who had been through a lot in the previous year, felt Hamlin’s pain. He stated that he was “gut-wrenched.”

The golf pro also went on to send his condolences to Hamlin and his family. He wrote, “Prayers to Damar Hamlin and his family.” DeChambeau knew that the time was hard for Hamlin’s family too, because of the uncertainty that lay ahead. His personal experiences led him to empathize with them.

What tragedies did DeChambeau suffer in 2022?

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Early in November last year, Bryson’s father, Jon DeChambeau, passed away after a furious battle with kidney disease. The golf pro was devastated and announced the news on social media, writing“Love you Dad. Im sad to see you go but you’ve been through way too much pain in this life. I’m so happy you are at peace.”

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DeChambeau was frequently seen sad and broken down after the incident. Due to the emotions he felt seeing his father in pain, he knows what the Hamlin family must be going through. The LIV golfer certainly knows the anticipation and anxiety that the family is going through and hence wishes them well.

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The whole sports community, along with DeChambeau, hopes the NFL star recovers quickly and is back on the field in no time.

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Written by:

Sheldon Pereira

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Sheldon is a golf writer at EssentiallySports. He is a Business graduate from Christ University, with a degree in Finance and Accounting. He also has an experience as a Senior Audit Associate at an MNC, but his love for writing made him follow his dream and switch careers.
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Edited by:

Rohini Kottu

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