**The Vast Reach of Bryson DeChambeau: Golf’s Most Memorable Moments of 2024, No. 4**
The past 12 months have seen it all happen – crazy winning streaks, new Grand Slam champions, Grand Slam week arrests, and more. With 2025 just around the corner, our writers are looking back at the most memorable moments from 2024. No. 15 – Charley Hull becomes popular, No. 14 – LIV, LPGA CEO farewells, No. 13 – Solheim Cup parking fiasco, No. 12 – Phoenix Open chaos, No. 11 – Lydia Ko’s Hall of Fame revival, No. 10 – PGA Tour/Saudi Arabia PIF merger stalled No. 9 – Keegan Bradley named Ryder Cup captain, No. 8 – Lexi Thompson (Lexi Thompson) out, No. 7 — Xander Schauffele’s big break No. 6 — AK’s return to golf, No. 5 — Nelly Korda’s dominance.
At number 4 of the greatest golf moments of 2024, we have Bryson DeChambeau’s vast reach. When you think of Bryson DeChambeau’s “2024”, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If you’re of a certain age or belong to a certain group of golf fans, his U.S. Open win at Pinewood No. 2 certainly resonates with you. With Rory McIlroy leaking oil in the closing stages, DeChambeau produced one of the greatest clutch moments in major championship history on the 72nd hole, converting a clumsy A 55-yard greenside bunker shot to 4 feet saved par and sealed his second U.S. Open title in five years.
If you’re a different kind of (read: less traditional) golf fan, though, there’s a good chance you associate DeChambeau’s 2024 with that week at Pinehurst, or, for that matter, his three other major starts or any of the 13 events linked to appearances on the LIV Golf Tour – but not with Donald J. Trump, Tom Brady, or Tony Rowe, who does not play ball together. If you know golf through Bob Does Sports or Garrett Clark, maybe DeChambeau’s banter and giggles with these YouTube giants will be your most lasting memory of DeChambeau this year. Or maybe you’re not a golf fan at all, but you bumped into DeChambeau at a made-for-TV event in Vegas on a sleepy sports night in December. Or maybe you even spotted him on your TikTok feed last month, when your algorithm gave you a 16-day record of his hole-in-one attempts at his house in Dallas.
It’s DeChambeau’s latest superpower: thanks to the vast reach of social media and his own relentless dedication to self-promotion, he’s become hard to ignore even if you’re not looking for him. Praising DeChambeau’s brand strength doesn’t take away from a stellar year on the course, especially in the majors. At the Masters, he tied for sixth. He made a comeback at the PGA Championship at Valhalla on Sunday, shooting a 7-under “B” 64 to finish second, one shot behind Xander Schauffele. Then there was Pinehurst, who beat McIlroy in front of a staunchly supportive crowd. DeChambeau’s only hiccup in a major came at the Open at Royal Troon, where his brute strength was no match for the blustery conditions. He missed the cut by six points.
On the LIV Tour, DeChambeau failed to win but finished in the top 10 seven times and finished eighth in the overall standings. Whatever you think of LIV’s competitive format, DeChambeau’s indoctrination into the Saudi-funded league seems to have unleashed something in him. On the PGA Tour, he’s a huge talent but an outsider. Now he is surrounded by outsiders, saboteurs, and so-called rebels. As he told The Telegraph earlier this year: “I came to LIV and suddenly there were players in the same situation as me. Because they were getting attention too, not from LIV fans but from other places. I wasn’t the only one who wasn’t popular. People, I can share these feelings with my teammates and colleagues.”
DeChambeau can be himself, and that’s exactly what he’s doing on social media platforms, this year more than ever. His popular “Break 50” YouTube series, in which he and his co-guests attempt to shoot 49 or better from the forward tee, has attracted such a large audience – each episode of the series has been watched by over 2 million people – that it has persuaded Trump to join him while the former president was locked in a campaign war with President Joe Biden. The episode has so far been viewed 13 million times. As of this writing, DeChambeau has 1.65 million YouTube subscribers – 140,000 more than the PGA Tour.
**Praising DeChambeau’s Brand Strength**
Praising DeChambeau’s brand strength doesn’t take away from a stellar year on the course, especially in the majors. At the Masters, he tied for sixth. He made a comeback at the PGA Championship at Valhalla on Sunday, shooting a 7-under “B” 64 to finish second, one shot behind Xander Schauffele. Then there was Pinehurst, who beat McIlroy in front of a staunchly supportive crowd. DeChambeau’s only hiccup in a major came at the Open at Royal Troon, where his brute strength was no match for the blustery conditions. He missed the cut by six points.
**DeChambeau’s Social Media Reach**
On social media platforms, DeChambeau has proven that playing golf with other famous golfers and golf enthusiasts is another very effective way to attract an audience. He has 1.65 million YouTube subscribers, 2.2 million followers on Instagram, and 1.4 million on TikTok. In his social media bio, he identifies himself as a “content creator and professional golfer.”
After winning the U.S. Open in June, DeChambeau was asked whether professional golf needs more players like him.
“I hope so,” he said. “My mission is to continue to expand the game and grow the game globally and domestically. YouTube has really helped me achieve some of those goals. It’s a direct conversation with people who are really engaged in what I’m doing,” he added.
**Conclusion**
At 4 of the greatest golf moments of 2024, Bryson DeChambeau’s vast reach has made him a standout moment in the golf world. His ability to connect with a wide audience through social media, his brand strength, and his commitment to self-promotion have made him a household name. Whether he’s playing in the majors or on social media, DeChambeau is hard to ignore.
**Frequently Asked Questions:**
Q: What is the main reason for DeChambeau’s vast reach?
A: DeChambeau’s vast reach can be attributed to his dedication to self-promotion and his ability to connect with a wide audience through social media platforms.
Q: What has DeChambeau achieved in the LIV Tour?
A: On the LIV Tour, DeChambeau failed to win but finished in the top 10 seven times and finished eighth in the overall standings.
Q: What is DeChambeau’s YouTube series called?
A: DeChambeau’s popular YouTube series is called “Break 50,” in which he and his co-guests attempt to shoot 49 or better from the forward tee.
Q: How many YouTube subscribers does DeChambeau have?
A: As of this writing, DeChambeau has 1.65 million YouTube subscribers – 140,000 more than the PGA Tour.
Q: What is DeChambeau’s social media presence like?
A: DeChambeau has 1.65 million YouTube subscribers, 2.2 million followers on Instagram, and 1.4 million on TikTok.
