And it’s gone! Just like that, TikTok has vanished from the US internet landscape, leaving millions of users wondering what hit them. The app displayed a message to US users saying it’s no longer accessible due to a new law, which comes after concerns about TikTok’s links to the Chinese government and its failure to sell to an approved US buyer by the January 19 deadline. This move has sparked a lot of debate, with many people wondering what this means for the future of social media. But in a surprising twist, President Donald Trump has hinted that he might give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from the ban once he takes office on Monday, which could potentially change everything.

The ban has also had a ripple effect on the golfing community, with many golfers taking to social media to express their disappointment. Max Homa, in particular, took to X to bid farewell to the platform, joking that he’ll miss “stalking” TikTok golfers and trying to figure out if they’re cheating via editing. After Homa expressed his concerns over the ban, the darkness is now looming over another golfer who just might have a lot more to lose than just a bedtime habit.

We all know that Bryson DeChambeau has totally nailed the social media game, and it’s been paying off big time. He’s built a massive following across all the major platforms, and his TikTok presence is seriously impressive with 1.4M followers. The numbers are staggering, last month only he raked in an estimated $66.7K to $104.7K just from TikTok, which is a big chunk of his overall estimated income of $198,102 to $274,921, per Hafi.pro. Do the math, and that’s around $1 million a year just from TikTok.

But with the TikTok ban looming, DeChambeau’s bank account is about to take a hit like a storm. Losing that $1 million annual revenue stream is going to leave a gaping hole in his finances, and it’s hard to see how he’ll be able to replace it anytime soon. However, some golfers are rather happy with the news.

Charley Hull’s stance on the TikTok ban, “The world would be a happier and healthier place without it”

LPGA Tour superstar Charley Hull isn’t shedding any tears over the potential TikTok ban in the US. In fact, she’s more than happy to see the app go, along with all other social media channels. Hull, who has over 700k followers on Instagram, believes the world would be a better place without social media. She’s even willing to ditch her smartphone for a Nokia phone and play Snake instead. Hull’s sentiments were sparked by TikTok’s announcement that it will “go dark” in the US unless the outgoing Joe Biden administration gives assurances the ban won’t be enforced.

“Tik Tok is being banned, to be honest I think we should all be going back to an old school ban, all social media go back to a Nokia phone and live life in the moment. Guarantee the whole world would be a happier and healthier place,” Hull wrote in her Instagram Story post. Hull’s concerns about social media are deeply personal, having dealt with fake accounts impersonating her and asking fans for money or gift cards in exchange for “meet & greets” or “fan membership”. Hull’s refreshing take on social media is a brave stance, especially considering her large following on Instagram. What are your thoughts on the matter? Let us know in the comment section below!