Tom Foster
There are at least 20 fun facts about Bryson Dechambeau that people are interested in hearing, and most of them are golf-related. But when a person is this good you can imagine that their skill is going to be talked about a lot.
He’s got an odd skill when it comes to his signature
One of the fun facts about this guy is that he plays right-handed but can sign his name backwards, with his left hand. Go ahead, try it if you think it’s easy.
He won the NCAA title and U.S. Amateur title in the same year
He’s one of only five guys to do this. Take that in and you’ll realize what an accomplishment it is.
Bryson was in high demand when he turned pro
Cobra Puma managed to sign him, but as one of the fun facts of his career, it’s fair to say that he was sought out by a lot of people. That’s a good feeling, since it means you’re doing something right.
He credits a lot in his career to “The Golfing Machine” by Homer Kelley
This is where he learned a lot about the game, and how he wanted to play it. If you’re a golfer then you can understand how he came to look at the game and how he became so great at it.
He’s very particular about his clubs
Bryson uses single-length irons. The clubs he uses are designed to all give the same swing, which sounds sensible.
Bryson names his clubs.
It’s not that odd, since a lot of people name inanimate objects. Honestly, it’s a personal thing between a person and their tools.
His YouTube channel has an impressive number of subscriber
One of his videos, a nine-hole match against Phil Mickelson, has been viewed millions of times. That’s a testament to how impressive his game is.
It sounds like he’s good at math
According to analyst Paul Azinger it sounds as though Bryson understood algebra at age 6. That’s kind of impressive since there are adults who still don’t understand algebra.
He doesn’t mind putting with the flagstick in place
The rules of golf were revised in 2019 and it’s fair to say that some people made a huge stink. But Bryson wasn’t too upset about it.
He did try side-saddle putting
If you don’t know what that is, it’s pretty simple. You stand facing the hole and use a pendulum stroke with the putter.
He gained a lot of muscle weight to hit the ball further
His weight went from 190 to 240, which is a huge jump. He’s lost weight since, which is good considering that not everyone can carry that weight equally.
He doesn’t like having things in his way when he’s playing
While playing on a par-5 at the 2024 Masters he moved a sign that was in his way. Yeah, that doesn’t sound optimal, but it happened.
Bulking up did help his shot
He came in second during a Long Drive competition. But again, carrying that weight was a bit difficult.
He’s a fan of wearing flat caps in tournament rounds
Everyone has their thing when it comes to their attire. This was inspired by Ben Hogan.
Bryson went to LIV golf back in 2022 for a six-figure salary
If you’re good, you’re good. But it’s not certain how much the actual salary was.
He’s the team captain of the Crushers
You’ll see him wearing the logo on his hat and shirt. He’s on the team with Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, and Anirban Lahiri.
He’s there to please the fans sometimes
He’s stopped mid-round to ensure that a kid received a souvenir. After he tossed a ball to the young fan an older spectator took it, prompting Bryson to make sure the kid received the ball.
He did feud with Brooks Koepka
The feud almost felt manufactured at times. But they did settle things, kind of.
His driver loft is six degrees
There are moments when it pays to be a golfer to know what you’re talking about. But this speaks a lot to his level of skill.
Bryson places his golf balls in Epsom salt
He does this to make sure the balls are not out of balance. This helps him to ensure that his golf balls are as balanced as they can be for a good hit.