Brooks Koepka Calls Bryson DeChambeau a “Strange Cat” as Rivalry Rekindles Ahead of Ryder Cup

Just when it seemed like things had cooled off between Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, the rivalry that once dominated golf headlines is back in the spotlight.

“I don’t know what the thinking was behind that,” Koepka said. “I’d probably say the people would want to see that. I don’t know what he was afraid of. I don’t know. He beats to his own drum. He’s a strange cat.”https://t.co/Si82Ha80oF

— Irish Golfer (@IrishGolferMag) August 24, 2025

Speaking after LIV Golf’s team playoff finale in Michigan, Koepka casually referred to DeChambeau as a “strange cat”—a phrase that instantly reignited chatter about their complicated relationship.

The Comment That Sparked It

Koepka was asked about DeChambeau’s high-energy presence on the LIV circuit and couldn’t resist a trademark jab.

“He’s a strange cat,” Koepka said with a grin, leaving fans and reporters to wonder whether the remark was playful banter or a reminder of the frosty tension that once spilled across social media and press conferences.

Brooks Koepka called Bryson DeChambeau a “strange cat” for not matching them up in the singles today at the LIV Golf Team Championship semi finals. The probable reason why Brooks, is you’re not the best player on Smash GC right now, Talor Gooch is 😉 pic.twitter.com/ADNu98rlEi

— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) August 23, 2025

A Rivalry With History

The Brooks–Bryson feud has been one of golf’s most viral storylines over the past five years. From Koepka’s infamous eye-roll at a DeChambeau interview to barbs exchanged on Twitter, their relationship has oscillated between icy and civil.

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At the height of their spat, the PGA Tour even leaned into the drama, pairing them at events and cashing in on the attention.

Why Now?

DeChambeau nearly carried his Legion XIII squad to another team title in LIV’s Michigan playoff before Jon Rahm’s side closed the door. Koepka, meanwhile, spoke candidly about the pressures of balancing team competition with individual goals.

His comment about Bryson felt like a throwback—reminding fans that this rivalry never fully disappears, it just simmers until the next spark.

Ryder Cup Implications?

While DeChambeau is not in the U.S. Ryder Cup conversation this year due to LIV’s separation from the qualification system, Koepka is expected to play a key role at Bethpage Black. Still, the lingering rivalry guarantees that any time the two cross paths, headlines will follow.

Should LIV and the PGA Tour eventually strike a deal to unify again, don’t be surprised if Brooks vs. Bryson becomes a Ryder Cup subplot down the road.

Final Word

Koepka’s “strange cat” comment may have been tossed off lightly, but it underscores a truth golf fans already know: the Brooks vs. Bryson dynamic remains one of the most entertaining storylines in the modern game.

Even as the sport evolves, some rivalries never die—they just wait for the next microphone.