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Bryson DeChambeau holds lengthy discussion with reporter after driving range incident

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau holds lengthy discussion with reporter after driving range incident

Summary

Bryson DeChambeau had a notable interaction with the media at LIV Indianapolis ahead of the event. He expressed his frustrations with reporters, referring to some as the 'mafia,' and removed a media member from the driving range after feeling unsettled about his swing. Following the incident, DeChambeau reached out to the media member for a 20-minute conversation, extending an apology and showing appreciation for the dialogue. This incident marks a continuation of DeChambeau's tense relationship with the media since missing the cut at The Masters.

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By the Numbers

•DeChambeau has had ongoing issues with media this season.
•He referred to some media members as the 'mafia'.
•A media member was removed from the driving range for filming.
•DeChambeau later called the media member for a private discussion.
•The conversation lasted approximately 20 minutes.

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12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau holds 20 minute conversation with reporter after issue before latest LIV event

What they're saying

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Bryson DeChambeau appears to have had issues with the golf media all year, and this week it reached its boiling point. Since missing the cut at The Masters, DeChambeau did not speak to the media at major championships all year.
— Yahoo Sports

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