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Golf – The 150th Open Championship – Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 17, 2022 Bryson DeChambeau of the U.S. tees off on the 3rd during the final round REUTERS/Phil Noble

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Golf – The 150th Open Championship – Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland, Britain – July 17, 2022 Bryson DeChambeau of the U.S. tees off on the 3rd during the final round REUTERS/Phil Noble
Athletes often gain further recognition through their sponsors. It would also not be too farfetched to say that a sponsor could make or break one’s career. Hence, many pros in the golf world were dismayed when they lost most of their sponsors when jumping ship from the Tour to LIV. But some sponsors still stuck with players, and one such player was Bryson DeChambeau. But how true was that? Recent news about the long driver suggests that things may be different from what the golf world initially thought.
DeChambeau shocked the entire golf world with his victory at the US Open in 2020, by making his own path. The golfer’s popularity grew since, and he became a bigger opportunity for sponsors, until, of course, his infamous LIV jump.
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Bryson DeChambeau ignites a sponsor controversy
As per a recent GolfWeek article, the one-time major winner has been spotted using a new driver at this week’s event. The golfer is still assumed to be an ambassador of Cobra since his name has not yet been taken down from their site. But his move now suggests otherwise.
At the Asian Tour event, the Scientist is using a TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus+ as opposed to his new Cobra Aerojet driver or one of the LTDx or Radspeed drivers that he has used in the past. Known to be one of the longest drivers in pro golf, the 8-time PGA Tour winner’s current TaylorMade driver is also fitted with a Project X T1100 shaft.

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BEDMINSTER, NJ – JULY 31: Bryson DeChambeau tees off at the 16th tee during the 3rd round of the LIV Golf Invitational Series Bedminster on July 31, 2022 at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
While this is ideal for a hard-hitting player like him since it reduces the spin, it also comes with its own controversy. The golf pro has a company called LA Golf that has its own line of shafts. Hence, his using another company’s shaft compared to LA Golf’s speaks volumes to the public.
Golf world reacts to DeChambeau’s driver choice
The 2012 US Open champion has sparked a major sponsorship controversy with his recent equipment selection. Many are wondering whether he has cut ties with Cobra. Fans even suggested that now Cobra was more appealing without him being a part of it.
He spoke so highly of Cobra in the past. 🤣
— Chas (@U2JT) February 3, 2023
Bright side: Probably better than calling Cobra stuff crap again. Baby steps. 😂
— gwgm (@gwgmtweets) February 3, 2023
That makes me want to buy Cobra products!!! Well done Cobra.
— Freight (@freighttrainnn) February 3, 2023
Fans are also curious to know the golf pro’s exact relationship with LA Golf. The fact that he was using another shaft was baffling.
He just shot a commercial last week for La golf too. 😬
— Justen Holstein (@justenholstein) February 3, 2023
I bought an L.A. Golf Shaft (Trono) a couple years ago. They told me Bryson is part owner of the company.
— TJ Allison (@TJAllisonGolf) February 3, 2023
One fan even suggested that this was just “golf drama,” while another claimed that it would never have appeared in the new season if he hadn’t switched to LIV.
Golf drama gossip 🤣
— Eric Johnson (@EricJGoose) February 3, 2023
Trying to stir the pot? If he hadn't been involved with them since his move to LIV, maybe they no longer care what he uses..
— Denise Wierck (@DeniseWierck) February 3, 2023
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Less Bryson DeChambeau news
— David Hauge (@Hauge319) February 3, 2023
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What’s your take on DeChambeau’s driver choice this week? And will his new club help me drive farther than before? Let us know in the comments below.
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