5x major champion Brooks Koepka admits being “wrong” about Bryson DeChambeau ahead of The Showdown against PGA Tour stars
Brooks Koepka opened up about the evolution in his relationship with Bryson DeChambeau and admitted he was 'wrong' about him.
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Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau (Image via Imago)
The establishment of LIV Golf has often been credited to have destroyed the relationships of several golfers. However, there are some instances where it has brought some people together. This can be said about the feud between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, as it appears the two golfers have settled their differences.
The two LIV Golfers have had a major history with each other. In 2019, Koepka indirectly took a shot at his compatriot for his slow play. A year later, in a live stream, DeChambeau would comment on the body physique of Koepka, which led to the latter hitting back by sharing an image of his four major wins.
During the Ryder Cup in 2021, the two once again continued to have a bitter relationship with each other. After joining LIV Golf, the beef between them has come down a level.
As the two of them gear up for “The Showdown” against PGA Tour stars Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, Koepka admitted that he was “wrong” about the two-time major champion and claimed he is severely misunderstood.
Look, we all get older, we all mature a little bit, and then you realize, hey, Bryson’s a good dude. I think he’s severely misunderstood and I think the world is actually starting to really see who Bryson DeChambeau is, which is cool. I’m the first person to admit it, I was wrong with what my original thoughts were.
Brooks Koepka said in a conference call (H/T: Golf Digest)
??⛳️ #NEW: Brooks Koepka admits he was wrong about Bryson DeChambeau: “Look, we all get older, we all mature a little bit, and then you realize, hey, Bryson's a good dude. I think he's severely misunderstood and I think the world is actually starting to really see who Bryson… pic.twitter.com/gSm4Tw4gJp
— NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) December 10, 2024
The two of them have even started bantering each other on social media. After DeChambeau announced that he would be teaming up with Koepka to take on Scheffler and McIlroy, the 34-year-old shared a hilarious reaction on X. While reposting the tweet, Koepka asked, “Did we just become best friends?“
Did we just become best friends? https://t.co/MwzRqrhm0r
— Brooks Koepka (@BKoepka) October 19, 2024
Bryson DeChambeau comments on evolution in his relationship with Brooks Koepka
After a rough start, things are finally looking good for Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka. As the two top LIV Golf stars get ready to work together, they both complimented each other. DeChambeau claimed that the two of them now have “good respect” for each other.
Just like Koepka, the 2024 U.S. Open champion credited LIV Golf for their improved relationship. The “Mad Scientist” expressed that the duo realized they had much in common after leaving the PGA Tour and joining the Saudi-backed tour.
Obviously, early on, we didn’t really understand each other. Pretty rocky relationship. We had our spats. But we realized when we both went to LIV we had quite a few things in common. Kind of like stepbrothers in a sense. And we’ve developed a pretty solid relationship and have good respect for each other now.
Bryson DeChambeau said as per Golf Digest
The two of them have enjoyed good success on the 54-hole circuit. While Koepka has claimed 5 wins on the tour, DeChambeau has snatched 2 titles since his move. The two of them are also captains of their respective teams.
It now remains to be seen how these two will combine together to take on the powerhouse duo of McIlroy and Scheffler. The Showdown will take place next week from Las Vegas, with the winners set to receive $10 million in cryptocurrency for their efforts.
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