Bryson DeChambeau labelled "not must-watch TV" by former PGA Tour member

Former PGA Tour player and current Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee doesn't agree with the idea that Bryson DeChambeau is "must-watch TV". 

DeChambeau was always considered a compelling watch before he decamped to the PIF-backed LIV for more than $100m at the height of the golf wars in 2022. 

His scientific approach, one-length clubs, power game, physical transformation and utterly hilarious petty feud with Brooks Koepka were frequent talking points during his PGA Tour days.

But in truth, DeChambeau has become increasingly popular since he started creating content on YouTube. 

There is absolutely no denying that over the past two years the 31-year-old American has been box office TV in the major championships. 

His return to the Ryder Cup last month with the United States also did not disappoint. 

But Chamblee, a long-time critic of LIV and DeChambeau, does not agree with the notion that he is "must-watch TV". 

Chamblee has repeatedly criticised DeChambeau and LIV since its inception, so it's no surprise that the 63-year-old has once against sent a few strays towards the golfer.

He also appears to believe there is one clear reason why he has started to contend in majors again. 

"I mean it's not like he suddenly got better when he went to LIV," Chamblee told the Trey Wingo podcast. "He got better when he changed caddie."

DeChambeau hired Greg Bodine in mid-2023 following his split with Tim Tucker. 

Added Chamblee: "Look, I think Bryson is a compelling watch. But the idea that he is 'must watch TV' is poor. I mean nobody rushes to watch the TV when he's leading a LIV event. The ratings…nobody cares to watch him then, they just don't."

Chamblee then doubled down. 

"When he's going head to head with Rory, or Scottie Scheffler, they tune in. Are they tuning in for Bryson or Rory? Are they tuning into Bryson or Scottie? 

"They watch to the tune of three, four, five million people when Rory and Scottie are playing in The Masters.

"It's 50 to 100, 500,000 when Bryson, Rahm, DJ and Brooks are going head to head. If it was a fight, they'd stop it."

Bryson DeChambeau responds to Brandel Chamblee

Bryson DeChambeau made his return to the Ryder Cup last month after automatically qualifying for the United States team by virtue of his strong performances in the major championships. 

Who he was going to partner in the foursomes and fourballs was widely discussed. 

How DeChambeau would fare overall in the biennial contest was intensely debated. 

In the end, DeChambeau went 1-3-1 at Bethpage Black as the US lost to Europe 15-13.

He partnered Justin Thomas and Cameron Young in the foursomes. Keegan Bradley sent DeChambeau out with Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas in the fourballs. 

But he didn't manage to go a week without being criticised by the aforementioned Chamblee. 

Chamblee labelled DeChambeau a "captain's nightmare" before the Ryder Cup got underway. 

It could be argued that DeChambeau took the high road when asked about Chamblee's comments. 

I think any time that people can throw stuff at me like that, I enjoy it. I appreciate it. I think it's good for ultimately the game of golf because it starts to spur conversation on

Chamblee also said DeChambeau's numbers on YouTube were dubious, claiming the majority of his viewers are bots. 

DeChambeau has nearly 2.5m subscribers. To date, his most-watched video is his 'Break 50' with Donald Trump. 

"Ultimately, on YouTube, you have to be verified to be able to subscribe and what not. So I don't think it's really that honest or true," he said. "But it is what it is."