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DeChambeau’s Animated Exit Turns Heads at Quail Hollow
In the wake of his tied-second finish at the 2025 PGA Championship, Bryson DeChambeau delivered one of the tournament’s most talked-about moments—not with a golf club, but with his fists. Not literal ones, of course. Cameras captured DeChambeau mock shadowboxing with invisible opponents as he arrived for his post-round interview, leaving reporters both baffled and amused.
Self-Deprecating Humor Amid Frustration
While most would sulk after narrowly missing a major win, DeChambeau’s antics showed his flair for turning pressure into performance art. Sky Sports, who shared the viral clip, joked that Bryson looked like he had been “duffed up by the golf course”—a British term for getting beaten up. That feeling wasn’t far off, considering he trailed winner Scottie Scheffler by five strokes despite strong momentum throughout the final rounds.
Equipment Takes the Blame—Again
In true DeChambeau fashion, questions quickly turned to his controversial equipment. Critics blamed his single-length irons for a disastrous approach on the 17th hole, where a 196-yard shot landed short at 172 and found water. That misfire reignited debates around his club setup, with analysts calling the mistake “inexcusable” for someone aiming to win majors.
History Repeats at the Majors
The PGA misstep closely resembled his recent collapse at Augusta, where early promise fizzled after questionable decisions—like laying up on the par-5 third and finding Rae’s Creek on 12. Despite leading the field in driving stats both times, the margins of elite golf proved brutally thin.
Fans Still Love the Show
Even amid another heartbreaking finish, DeChambeau’s sportsmanship and humor won over fans. His congratulations to Scheffler and lighthearted self-mockery reminded everyone why he’s one of the sport’s most charismatic figures.
Next Stop: Redemption at the U.S. Open?
DeChambeau isn’t letting this one go quietly. “This is going to burn a fire in my stomach,” he said. With the U.S. Open looming, expect Bryson to come out swinging—figuratively and, who knows, maybe literally again.
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