Few players have transformed their reputation in the way Bryson DeChambeau has over the past two years since moving to LIV Golf.
Many of those who quit the PGA Tour and decided to move to the Saudi-backed golf league have seen their once-great reputations take a hit: Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter and Dustin Johnson, for example.
However, that is not the case for DeChambeau. The once-divisive PGA Tour star is no longer the brash youngster who won the John Deere Classic in 2017. DeChambeau appears to have learned from prior mistakes and transformed his public image.
Now, with a booming YouTube channel and another US Open title on his record book, things are pretty good for the Californian.
What’s more, it appears DeChambeau is a new and improved character even when he’s off camera.
What Bryson DeChambeau is actually like at LIV Golf events

Poulter’s caddie, Terry Mundy, was asked about DeChambeau during a recent appearance on the 19th Uncut Podcast, and the veteran bag man was complimentary of the two-time US Open champ.
“He is so good with everyone. He is on the LIV Tour, so I am out there with him or see him, and he will come off that golf course and be two hours out there signing stuff and talking to kids. He’s brilliant. He gets it. He gets what you will have to do to be followed,” Mundy said.
DeChambeau is also regarded as one of the hardest workers on LIV, and Mundy confirmed that he’s constantly practicing.
“He is a heavy practice, but he definitely makes time for the fans,” he added. “He is so fan-friendly. Like Mickelson, he was always like that.”
Bryson DeChambeau still faces heat despite LIV Golf transformation
Despite emerging as one of golf’s good guys since moving to LIV, DeChambeau is not totally immune to criticism.
During the PGA Tour vs LIV Golf, ‘Showdown’ DeChambeau felt the heat after deciding to take his earpiece out mid-way through the match with himself and Brooks Koepka trailing Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. For someone who prides himself on providing entertainment for the masses, it was not a good look.
Yet, to come to DeChambeau’s defence, he is still coming to terms with his new role within the world of professional golf. His social media boom has occurred in quickfire time and, at times, will catch him off guard.
It’s normal for anyone to have moments of petulance, and as the years pass, DeChambeau will clearly improve and iron out any occasional lapses.
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