When Bryson DeChambeau stormed to victory at the 2020 U.S. Open, golf fans got a front-row seat to one of the most dominant performances in recent major history. But what they didn’t see—at least not fully—was the sheer contrast of emotions that played out behind the cameras.

Golf insider Dan Rapaport recently pulled back the curtain on the Rough Cut Podcast, painting a picture of a championship Sunday that was nothing short of Shakespearean drama. “And yeah, I thought they nailed that,” Rapaport said, referencing how the tournament played out. “That was, in my opinion, probably the best major since probably the 2019 Masters when Tiger won it, just in terms of raw emotion.” For Rory McIlroy, it was a brutal loss.

The four-time major winner left Winged Foot shattered, speeding away in his car before the celebrations had even begun. Meanwhile, Bryson? He was on a completely different emotional wavelength. “Bryson was, for as heartbroken, as crestfallen as Rory was, Bryson was that ecstatic, right?” Rapaport continued. “And, like, he’s so demonstrative that it wasn’t like if, you know, I’m just going to use this example because he’s really bothered me with his lack of emotion. If Cameron Young had won that tournament, right, he’s sort of like, you know, he’s going to—fist pump, probably not say anything, you know, shake people’s hands.”

“So you had Rory, who’s heartbroken, literally speeding away in his car, and you have Bryson, who’s like, running around, you know, like a teenager, you know, who just got his first kiss, and he’s like, everyone’s touching the trophy, and it was just this, this dichotomy of emotions that I think was, it was like almost Shakespearean, you know, it was so, so dramatic.” Well, dramatic would be an understatement here!

Love him or hate him, Bryson DeChambeau brought something different to the table that week. The “Mad Scientist” had bulked up, embraced his technical approach, and overpowered one of the toughest courses in golf. While the rest of the field struggled to keep their scores in check, DeChambeau’s relentless aggression paid off. He finished as the only player under par, winning by six shots—a margin unheard of in such brutal U.S. Open conditions.

Beyond just his game, though, it was the energy he brought to the moment that stood out. Some golfers—especially in high-stakes situations—tend to play it cool. But not Bryson. His joy was undeniable, and in an era where golf can sometimes feel a little too buttoned-up, that kind of raw emotion has made him a polarizing but undeniably entertaining figure.

Bryson DeChambeau is a new-age rockstar of the golfing world

Now, is DeChambeau everyone’s cup of tea? Not exactly. He’s more like a double espresso—some people love the jolt, others find it a lot. But one thing’s for sure: he’s bringing a fresh vibe to a sport that sometimes feels a little too… buttoned-up. “Look, I think Bryson’s probably still not a lot of guys’ cup of tea, but I think that they appreciate the role he plays in the game,” Rapaport explained. “I mean, when you see the passion and how young his audience is, like, I think whether he’s the most, you know, popular player outside of Tiger Woods, I’m not sure, you know, Rory’s still there, but under 24, whatever that demographic is, it’s by close. It’s Bryson by far.”

For a sport that has long fought to engage younger viewers, Bryson is proving to be a game-changer. The guy has 1.74 million YouTube subscribers and has pulled some high-profile stars like Donald Trump, Tom Bardy, and many more to his YouTube channel. His video with Trump reached 14 million views. Love him or not, people are watching.

And now, with Netflix’s Full Swing set to feature unseen footage from that unforgettable 2020 U.S. Open, we’re about to get an even closer look at all the drama—on and off the course. So what are you waiting for? Grab some popcorn and tune into Netflix. You don’t want to miss this one.