DeChambeau Jokes About Trump’s Absence at Ryder Cup
Bryson DeChambeau had a cheeky answer when asked whether Donald Trump would attend the Ryder Cup this fall. After wrapping up a resilient top-10 finish at The Open Championship, the two-time major winner smiled and said, “I don’t know. I think he’s got bigger problems on his hands right now.”
The comment triggered laughter among the reporters at Royal Portrush. Given Trump’s well-known love for golf, and his past collaboration with DeChambeau in a viral YouTube video—the question was fair game. But DeChambeau clearly wasn’t eager to speculate on the embattled president’s availability.
Comeback Performance Sets DeChambeau Up for Ryder Cup Spot
Politics aside, DeChambeau’s comeback on the course was the real headline. After a rough start, he charged through the final 54 holes at 16-under-par, clawing his way to a tie for 10th.
“That first nine on Saturday, I thought, okay, if I shoot four- or five-under on the back, I could give myself a shot,” he said. “And I did just that.”
DeChambeau hopes this performance marks a breakthrough in his links golf game. Historically, The Open has been a weak spot for him, with multiple missed cuts and just two top-10 finishes in his career.
“It was fair conditions the past few days. I always told you guys I like it when it’s fair,” he explained. “I still have to crack the code when it’s raining and windy.”
Scheffler’s Dominance Leaves Bryson DeChambeau Motivated
Though he didn’t contend for the win, DeChambeau took pride in pushing back into relevance. But there was no catching Scottie Scheffler, who finished four strokes clear of the field to claim his first Claret Jug and fourth career major.
“Scottie’s in a league of his own right now,” DeChambeau said. “I played with him in college, and he wasn’t this good. He’s figured out a lot of stuff since then.”
With the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black just nine weeks away, DeChambeau is on pace to make the U.S. team, and perhaps make headlines again, both on and off the course.
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