Bryson DeChambeau’s Olympics snub justified by LIV Golf elephant in the room

Bryson DeChambeau’s omission from the Paris Olympics has arguably been vindicated by his lacklustre performance throughout the LIV Golf season.

The two-time U.S. Open champion clinched his second major championship this month, shattering Rory McIlroy’s decade-long wait for a major at Pinehurst No. 2. However, shortly after his victory, attention shifted to DeChambeau’s Olympic snub, with Team USA opting for an all-PGA Tour lineup led by world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.

DeChambeau publicly voiced his disappointment at not being able to represent his country in Paris. Other figures in golf also questioned the decision to exclude the major winner. “Hopefully one day the game of golf will get figured out and come back together and I’ll be able to play,” DeChambeau said.

“I’m playing great golf, I’m excited but ultimately I’m frustrated and disappointed, sure you can absolutely say that. I made the choices I have made and there’s consequences to that, I respect it. But hopefully sooner rather than later we figure that out.”

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However, the 30-year-old’s inconsistent form in LIV Golf has also been noted. Despite leading the league’s top team, Crushers GC, DeChambeau is currently ranked 12th among players and has yet to secure a victory in LIV Golf this year.

DeChambeau doesn’t seem to have let the snub impact him too much, as he went on a victory tour with the US Open trophy after his dramatic victory. He was seen parading the silverware before fans at Nashville and was filmed walking down the street interacting with fans while holding the trophy.

Reflecting on his journey and personal growth, DeChambeau shared: “Getting to this point in my life where I’ve had struggles, I’ve done some things I shouldn’t have done, said some things I shouldn’t have said, and messing up and learning from those mistakes and learning patience, resilience, determination, continuing to grow in that capacity.”

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