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Bryson DeChambeau is one of the most controversial golfers among all his buddies on the field. He was in the news for an even longer time after he joined the LIV Golf league. However, he has also made it to the headlines for his good deeds at times. And one such act of kindness that brought fans’ attention to the golfer was when he donated $25,000 towards a noble cause.

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Bryson DeChambeau donated a huge amount toward a noble cause

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After the golf star shifted to the newly launched LIV Golf series, he was under heavy scrutiny from the fans. His decision to leave the PGA Tour cost him tons of his fans. However, there was a time when he won millions of hearts with a beautiful gesture in 2018.

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Bryson DeChambeau managed to win the PGA Championship’s long drive contest at the Bellerive Country Club. The golfer hit the ball strong enough to make it reach 331 yards on the field. And along with his victory, DeChambeau received a gold money clip and $25,000 for donating to a charity of his preference.

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Despite having ample charity options to donate the huge amount, DeChambeau chose to help Jarrod Lyle’s family. It was when the Australian golfer was under palliative care after his battle with leukemia. Lyle, unfortunately, passed away on Wednesday according to his wife’s statement.

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DeChambeau about his decision to donate the money to Lyle’s family

In an interview with Golfweek, DeChambeau said, “There are a lot of people struggling in the world right now…but I just felt that what Jarrod has battled through is valiant and it’s a tough battle, obviously, and not everybody wins.” He added, “Hearing his story, three times, I believe those kids deserve a chance at a better life and they need that, so that’s why I decided to do that.”

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It wasn’t a long time ago when DeChambeau met the golfer at an Australian Open. Fans often talk about DeChambeau’s controversies involving his feuds with several players. But only a few of his fans actually know about the amazing heart he has. Despite being brainy on the field with his game, DeChambeau also chooses to go with his emotions sometimes.

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Joydeep Singh is a senior golf writer at EssentiallySports, boasting an impressive portfolio of over 1000 articles. Joydeep's expertise spans across various aspects of the sport, specifically his speculations and analysis of the upcoming events on the PGA Tour calendar. One of Joydeep's most notable moments at EssentiallySports was when his article on Tiger Woods' withdrawal from the 2023 Masters garnered an overwhelming response from fans. As a devoted fan of Woods, Joydeep firmly believes that the golf legend still has what it takes to inch closer to Jack Nicklaus' record. Joydeep relaxes on the weekend with a game of golf in his neighborhood fairway, with close friends, where he is known for his clutch putts.

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