Golfer Bryson DeChambeau has acknowledged that his performance in major championships this season has fallen short, attributing it to a lack of sufficiently high-level play. This assessment comes after he missed the cut at the U.S. Open earlier in June, marking the third consecutive major where he failed to advance past the initial rounds. Finishing 5-over par through the first two days at the U.S. Open, DeChambeau detailed his struggles in a video posted to his YouTube channel.
"Not good enough golf," DeChambeau stated regarding his performance in majors this year. He elaborated that while external factors like luck, judgment, or swing execution could be cited, the core issue lies with his decision-making and comfort over the ball. He emphasized the need to understand and correct his swing's "miss" and to improve his putting speed and wedge play.
Despite these recent major championship setbacks, DeChambeau has achieved success on the LIV Golf tour, winning two events and securing three other top-three finishes this season. He dismissed suggestions that the uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf's future, particularly regarding its funding, or his social media content creation have negatively impacted his game. DeChambeau asserted that he has dedicated more effort to refining his golf swing over the past year than in the preceding three or four years, though he admitted he has not yet "figured it out."
Reflecting on the disparity between his current form and his standing just a year prior, DeChambeau noted the shift in public perception. "Just last year, this time, before the US Open, I was one of the best major championship performers in the world. Come 1 year later, everybody says I'm the worst," he said. He described the situation as humbling and difficult to discuss but felt it necessary to express his perspective. DeChambeau concluded by expressing his commitment to persevere, stating, "I put one foot in front of the other and keep going."