Bryson DeChambeau Conflicted with Olympics Snub

Bryson DeChambeau’s U.S. Open win moved him up to 10th in the Official World Golf Ranking, ahead of nearly everyone who made the Olympic team for their respective countries.

Unfortunately for the LIV Golf star, five other players from the United States are ahead of him, and only the top four from each country will be making the trip to Paris next month.

Obviously, joining LIV Golf hurt DeChambeau’s cause, as it made him ineligible to receive OWGR points except in the four majors for the past two years.

Speaking before LIV Golf’s event in Nashville, Tennessee, this week, DeChambeau understands why he didn’t make the team despite winning twice on the LIV tour last year and having finished in the top 10 in each major so far this year.

“It hurts.” 🥲

Bryson DeChambeau on missing out on the Paris Olympics but accepts that his move to LIV Golf ultimately cost him that chance. ⛳ pic.twitter.com/po77z50dSG

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DeChambeau said:

“It’s disappointing, but I understand the decisions I made, and the way things have played out has not been necessarily perfectly according to plan. I’ve done my best up until now to give myself a chance according to the OWGR, but I realize and respect where the current situation of the game is, albeit it’s frustrating and disappointing. Hopefully, 2028 will be a little different situation, and [making that team] will make it that much sweeter.”

Meantime, going from North Carolina to neighboring Tennessee didn’t keep DeChambeau from keeping the U.S. Open trophy with him at all times.

Bryson casually carrying the U.S. Open trophy around Broadway in Nashville pic.twitter.com/SGc28LPOOC

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Fans expressed frustration that the politics of the game prevented the U.S. from fielding its best team, similar to the 2022 Presidents Cup and last year’s Ryder Cup.

The U.S. contingent for the Olympic tournament in Paris will consist of Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Wyndham Clark, and Collin Morikawa.

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