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Bryson DeChambeau criticizes Presidents Cup qualification rules from 2019 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau criticizes Presidents Cup qualification rules from 2019 season

Summary

In 2019, Bryson DeChambeau voiced frustration regarding qualification points for the Presidents Cup, particularly after winning the Dubai Desert Classic. He felt that this victory should have counted towards his standing despite it being on the DP World Tour rather than PGA Tour. DeChambeau’s only Presidents Cup appearance occurred seven years ago, where he played minimally and struggled to earn captain Tiger Woods' trust. He highlighted the disparities in qualifying criteria that affect players' chances to compete as he faced his own challenges leading into the FedEx Cup playoffs.

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By the Numbers

•DeChambeau won the Dubai Desert Classic but received no qualification points.
•His only Presidents Cup appearance was seven years ago.
•He criticized qualification rules impacting players' opportunities.
•J.J. Spaun echoed DeChambeau's views after being snubbed for the Presidents Cup.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — What Bryson DeChambeau claimed ‘stinks’ about the qualification rules ahead of the 2019 Presidents Cup

What they're saying

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Bryson DeChambeau expressed his frustration back in 2019 that his victory at the Dubai Desert Classic did not come with any qualification points ahead of that year’s Presidents Cup. DeChambeau’s only appearance to date in the Presidents Cup came seven years ago, as Team USA narrowly beat the International Team at Royal Melbourne.
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