“Bryson DeChambeau Shocks Fans with Surprising Picks: Rory McIlroy Snubbed, Tiger Woods Dominates!”
Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time US Open champion and one of the most in-form golfers today, recently shared his opinions on some of golf’s greatest players in a “winner stays on” challenge, and his choices sparked conversation. DeChambeau started with a tough decision between European legends Seve Ballesteros and Rory McIlroy, initially choosing McIlroy but quickly…
Bryson DeChambeau, a two-time US Open champion and one of the most in-form golfers today, recently shared his opinions on some of golf’s greatest players in a “winner stays on” challenge, and his choices sparked conversation.
DeChambeau started with a tough decision between European legends Seve Ballesteros and Rory McIlroy, initially choosing McIlroy but quickly dropping him. He briefly selected Vijay Singh before LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman took the lead, surpassing players like Ernie Els and Billy Casper. DeChambeau then revealed his appreciation for golfing history by praising Gene Sarazen, a career grand slam winner from the 1920s and 1930s, though he noted how much the sport’s technology has changed since then.
The baton passed from Tom Watson to Phil Mickelson and Byron Nelson, with DeChambeau acknowledging Nelson’s impressive achievements. After Nelson overcame icons like Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus seemed poised to win the challenge. However, Tiger Woods, the man with the second-most major wins in golf history, ultimately claimed the top spot in DeChambeau’s estimation—even over DeChambeau himself.
Despite being modest about his place in golf history, DeChambeau is certainly part of the conversation. His second US Open win in June was particularly dramatic, capitalizing on a McIlroy collapse to take the title. With two majors to his name, DeChambeau is tied for 47th on the all-time list, alongside greats like Greg Norman. He’ll have to wait until 2025 to add more titles, after watching fellow American Xander Schauffele claim The Open and PGA Championship this year.
McIlroy will have a chance to seek revenge in a special made-for-TV match later this year. The showdown, set for December in Las Vegas, will feature McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler teaming up for the PGA Tour against Brooks Koepka and DeChambeau representing LIV Golf. The match will be broadcast on TNT, with McIlroy expressing excitement about the event.
