Bryson DeChambeau calls reporters 'mafia' and ejects media member
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau criticized the media during LIV Golf's final event of the 2026 season at The Club at Chatham Hills. He referred to a group of reporters as the 'mafia' in a light-hearted yet pointed remark. Additionally, DeChambeau removed Ryan French, a media member, from the practice range for filming his swings. The incident follows the cancellation of the team championship originally set for next week in Michigan.
- •DeChambeau called reporters the 'mafia' amid light criticism.
- •He ejected media member Ryan French from the driving range.
- •LIV Golf's final event of the season is currently underway.
- •The team championship next week has been canceled.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau calls reporters 'mafia,' kicks member of media off LIV driving range
"It appears Bryson DeChambeau has had enough of golf media.
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