Bryson DeChambeau and fan hatred seem to go hand in hand, but what’s behind this animosity? Many believe it stems from DeChambeau’s perceived arrogance and lack of politeness towards his fans. A notable instance that fueled this perception was his heated rivalry with Brooks Koepka, which led to DeChambeau being mocked with the nickname “Brooksy” – a jab he clearly didn’t take lightly. However, it appears that the tide is turning, and many top golfers have softened their stance on the LIV superstar, suggesting that DeChambeau’s persona may not be as one-dimensional as everyone previously thought.

Paige Spiranac, among many golfers, has seemingly changed her tune about Bryson DeChambeau. Initially, she was quite critical of him, even calling him out for being arrogant and questioning his behavior during a 2020 tournament. However, after meeting him in person and working together on a YouTube video, Spiranac praised DeChambeau’s kind and humorous nature, saying he was the “total opposite” of what she had perceived him to be. “I was one of Bryson’s biggest haters”, Spiranac said. “And I feel so guilty about that after getting to really know him and seeing a whole different side of him and so I learned a really big lesson that what you see on social media isn’t the full story.” 

Even after his gruesome loss to LIV superstar Bryson DeChambeau at the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy can’t help but admire the golfer’s impact on the game, saying he’s made golf more exciting and expressing his desire to face him more often. However, the pain of that narrow defeat still lingers, extending McIlroy’s wait for another major win to five long years, and he openly shared his heartbreaking experience on Netflix’s docuseries, calling it the toughest finish to a tournament he’s ever had. “I would certainly like the opportunity to play against him a little more often. He has made the game of golf more exciting this year”, said McIlroy.

Internet personality Dan Rapaport also shared his views on DeChambeau and his struggles with online hatred and said, “Bryson wants to be loved. Everything that he was doing resulted in him being this controversial figure and I don’t think he really wanted that, he wasn’t enjoying being hated.” Well, we do have to acknowledge that the golfer has been to hell and back in the last few years, facing a string of challenges including injuries like a torn hip labrum and a fractured hand, as well as the devastating loss of his father, Jon, who battled diabetes and kidney failure before passing away at 63.

“You realize the frailty of life and how precious it is and it takes time to get things back to track,” DeChambeau had said. It is believed by many and the golfer himself that being a YouTube and interacting with fans there really helped DeChambeau get back on track or as Rickie Fowler said, “People got to see him be the golf nerd that he is.” 

But what did DeChambeau say about all this? Well, the golfer seems to have other plans and did not appear on the show.

Bryson DeChambeau’s notable absence from Full Swing

The Netflix series Full Swing has been a game-changer for golf, breaking records and attracting the attention of people who had never followed the sport before. The show’s success is proof of the magical partnership between Netflix and golf organizations, with both parties benefiting greatly. Golf fans are eagerly anticipating the new season, especially after the latest trailer, and all eyes will be on Bryson DeChambeau, the LIV golfer who celebrated his US Open victory last year. Although Netflix will feature his win and exclusive footage, viewers won’t get to hear DeChambeau’s comments after the victory, as he declined to participate in the show. Full Swing executive producer Chad Mumm revealed that DeChambeau refused to sit down for an interview, despite their best efforts.

However, Mumm chose not to focus on the negative, instead highlighting DeChambeau’s great press conferences and YouTube content. “I think we did a really good effort of telling his story without his direct point of view,” Mumm said. “There is so much media. He is great in press conferences, he produces so much content on YouTube. It is still a really good portrayal of Bryson. In particular, as he matured, and redefined himself in front of the public. We do a really good job of capturing that.” Mumm believes they did a fantastic job of telling DeChambeau’s story without his direct input, capturing his maturation and openness with the audience. While Mumm admits he would have preferred to hear from DeChambeau directly, he’s proud of the team’s efforts and the final result. DeChambeau, on the other hand, seems focused on his YouTube channel, where he shares his experiences and showcases another side of his personality.