We hear all sorts of fun stories that keep floating in the golf world, but this one takes the cake. The fans love Bryson DeChambeau and refer to him as a man of the people. But did you know that your beloved golfer’s name is not his real one?

Many elite fans already know this, but for those who don’t know, DeChambeau’s real name is Bryson James Aldrich DeChambeau. That was a mouthful, right? Because that’s how the golfer describes it! According to the Guardian, the golfer revealed that his birth certificate reads Aldrich DeChambeau, which explains his B-A-D initials.

“My name is Aldrich DeChambeau on the birth certificate. That’s why it’s B-A-D, bad. My middle name is James. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for giving me the longest name in the world”, said the golfer. But that is not even the fun part! One would think that the golfer always knew about his real name, right? But that was so not the case.

According to DeChambeau, he didn’t even know he had two last names until he was in high school. When he went to register under DeChambeau, the officials couldn’t find him in the system. It wasn’t until his mom stepped in that the truth came out. “Funny part is, I didn’t even know I had two last names until I was in high school. I went to register under DeChambeau, and they were like: ‘We don’t have a DeChambeau.’ My mom was like: ‘Oh, yeah, about that, you actually have two names.’ Didn’t know that for 14 years of my life”, continued the golfer.

Despite having a French last name, the golfer doesn’t know the language because what he does know is the art of golf! DeChambeau’s gameplay has been compared to the legends like Moe Norman. Even the GOAT knows that the LIV player has something special!

Tiger Woods compliments Bryson DeChambeau

Tiger Woods did take time to compliment DeChambeau when he was on the PGA Tour. Before the 2020 Masters, Woods praised DeChambeau for his hard work and improvement. “Bryson has put in the time. He’s put in the work. What he’s done in the gym has been incredible”, said Woods.

Woods also elaborated saying that what DeChambeau is doing ‘has never been done before’. Despite having their differences, Woods did extend his wishes after DeChambeau’s 2024 U.S. Open victory. “I said hello to him, and we talked. He said congratulations, so everything’s great there,”  said DeChambeau, recalling their conversation ahead of the competition at Royal Troon.

Woods is an inspiration to many as he is to DeChambeau, and it will be great to see the two of them competing in the future. Would you like to see the two golfers play together? Let us know in the comment section below!