Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka recently played at the Shadow Creek Golf Club at the Showdown. LIV Golf had been very vocally rooting for their members, while the PGA Tour had no backup for Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. However, they ended up losing to the PGA Tour pros, and that was when their verdict completely turned around. After the loss, LIV Golf took to their official Instagram account shared a picture of all four players, and put up a caption that suggested that golf won as a whole instead of just the PGA Tour.
The golf community was not very happy with the sudden change in the tone and dubbed them ‘sore losers.’ Additionally, DeChambeau was among the first players to move to the controversial Saudi-backed league with Phil Mickelson in 2022. This already had the fans upset. When he made the shift he made a promise to the golf fans, “Grow the game”. He stated that his desire to switch was driven by the thought of expanding the game and going beyond the 72-hole format. He wanted to attract new players to the sport. While almost every other player has been saying the same, most of them have not proven it yet. But the Crushers GC Captain is all set to change that.
As it turns out, Bryson DeChambeau might have redeemed himself in front of the fans after another latest news. The Asian Tour’s elevated International Series will make its India debut with a $2 million event from January 30 to February 2, 2025, at the DLF Golf and Country Club. This will mark the first appearance of the LIV Golf caravan in the subcontinent.
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According to news covered by the official Instagram account of International Series Golf, along with LIV Golf and the Asian Tour, the caption read, “2024 U.S. Open champion and Crushers GC captain Bryson DeChambeau to headline International Series India presented by DLF🏌️⛳️🇮🇳”. This is huge news as it is the first time a reigning Major champion will be a part of a golf meet in India.
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The golf community seems to be more than elated about the news. So much so that they have already forgotten the mishap that took place a few days ago.
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Bryson DeChambeau called the American pro who travels and plays by fans
Anirban Lahiri plays with Bryson DeChambeau in the same team for LIV Golf. While DeChambeau is the captain of Crushers GC, Lahiri is a player who is deeply inspired by him. He has often mentioned Bryson DeChambeau in positive terms in interviews. Lahiri, who is from India, has expressed admiration for DeChambeau’s approach to the game, particularly his analytical style and emphasis on physical fitness and scientific principles in golf. Sometimes, the two also have cracked a joke or two about each other. Taking to this, one of them commented, “Bryson’s friendship with Anirban is so strong and this is exactly what growing the game looks like.”
The PGA Tour has most of its events in the US, and the DP World Tour keeps its events restricted to Europe. But what is special about LIV Golf is the fact that it travels all around the world, and has been hosting its events globally. From Miami to Chicago, to Adelaide, and other cities too. Even Las Vegas! And now it will be making its big move to India. And the players have been eagerly going to all the courses to play professional golf. Taking to this, one of them wrote about DeChambeau, “A topline American pro who travels around the world, how refreshing…” Another, taking to the fact that LIV Golf is bringing such big names to India wrote, “Great for Indian golf fans and expect more LIV players to commit ”
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Bryson DeChambeau has almost 1.6 million followers on YouTube and is regarded as one of the greatest golf influencers at the current time. He has been winning the hearts of golf fans with fun challenges like his Break 50 and Ace from the House, and there is no doubt that the golf community is gaga over him. Taking to this, one of them commented, “This will be massive…” While the host of The Skool Games Andrew Kirby, simply reposted the tweet and wrote, “Big.”
So what do you think about Dechambeau’s debut in the Indian subcontinent? Let us know in the comments below!