Bryson DeChambeau made headlines off the golf course after publicly praising President Donald Trump during remarks at a recent event. The reigning U.S. Open champion, who said he hadn’t planned to speak, took a moment to express his appreciation for the former president and his time in office.
DeChambeau described Trump’s term as producing “the greatest economy we’ve ever had,” drawing attention to what he called an unprecedented period of economic strength. His comments were met with applause as he spoke candidly about his experience serving on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition, calling the role “such an honor.”
In addition to praising the president, DeChambeau also offered kind words for the First Lady, acknowledging her presence before raising a toast to the economic period he credited to the administration.
He closed his brief remarks on a festive note, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and thanking the audience for the opportunity to speak.
The moment, shared by journalist Aaron Rupar on X, quickly circulated online and sparked discussion among golf fans and political observers alike, highlighting DeChambeau’s willingness to speak openly about his views beyond the sport.