Heck, did it even really happen? Doesn't feel like it these days.With the way DeChambeau is playing right now, you almost wonder if it was all a dream.Because right now — this season — it doesn't seem possible that DeChambeau actually won a major.YouTube's most famous golfer missed the U.S.
Open cut this week after finishing the two rounds at 5-over, marking his third missed cut at a major this season.BRYSON DECHAMBEAU IMPLODES ON 18TH HOLE AT THE MASTERS WITH TRIPLE BOGEY TO MISS THE CUTBryson DeChambeau looks on from the second tee during the first round of the 126th U.S.Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y., on June 18, 2026.
(Christian Petersen/Getty Images)Three.THREE! For those counting at home, that's all of them.
That's right.Bryson DeChambeau has not yet played a weekend this season in terms of major tournaments.Every month you think he's found a new low, and every month Bryson manages to find a new bottom.And, at this point, it's indefensible.Obviously, everyone is jumping on Bryson today, and rightfully so.
I get it.I am, too.
I used to love Bryson DeChambeau.Well, scratch that.I used to despise him.
Back in the day — I'm talking a decade ago — he was insufferable.He was young, and annoying, and wore the stupid hat all the time, and only cared about looking as big as possible and hitting his driver a mile.BRYSON DECHAMBEAU HITS RORY MCILROY WITH EPIC JAB ABOUT US OPEN CHOKE: 'DID IT TO YOURSELF'And it was cool.
He was different.But he wasn't good.
He never won.Something changed a few years back.Something clicked.
He became humble, and likeable, and actually got really good at golf.He won the U.S.
Open back in 2024 (and 2020) after a classic battle with Rory McIlroy, and you thought he'd finally arrived.Bryson DeChambeau celebrates winning the 2024 U.S.Open at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina.
(Jim Dedmon/USA TODAY Sports)Fans loved him.The media loved him.
For about two years, Bryson was a major factor at every majo...