Bryson DeChambeau was in California this weekend, supporting the American team that won the Walker Cup at Cypress Point Club. After the event, DeChambeau remained in the Golden State to attend a Ryder Cup commitment in Napa Valley.
Almost the entire American Ryder Cup team will compete in the Procore Championship this week at the Silverado Resort. DeChambeau is one of the absentees, a situation that has been in the spotlight since it was confirmed because it does not align with the player’s wishes.
“That’s up to the Tour and their decision to make,” DeChambeau told Sports Illustrated at LIV Golf Indianapolis last month. “It’s on them if they don’t let us become together as a team and play.”
“That just shows you … yeah, I’m not gonna say that,” he added. “Yeah, it’s a scenario that’s unfortunate, and I wish it was different, but LIV’s willing to let me play.”
As is known, DeChambeau is banned from all PGA Tour-sanctioned events due to his commitment to LIV Golf. The two-time major champion will only be able to return to the American circuit one year after his last Saudi-backed league event, or at least that’s what the current rules stipulate.
However, the ban from playing in the Procore Championship won’t prevent him from spending time with other team members, even if it’s off the course. DeChambeau himself recently confirmed to Golfweek that he will be in Napa Valley on Tuesday to participate in a dinner with the rest of the Ryder Cup team roster.
Although not yet confirmed, the American team is expected to make a scouting visit to Bethpage Black following their appearance at the Silverado Resort. That could mark the moment when DeChambeau settles into the group.
The LIV Golf star was one of six direct qualifiers for the American team. It’s a remarkable feat, as he achieved it almost exclusively thanks to his performance in the major championships of the last two seasons. The Saudi Backed League events were not taken into account for this ranking.
In his last eight major championship starts, DeChambeau earned six top-10 finishes, including a victory at the 2024 US Open and two second-place finishes. This essentially helped propel him to the Ryder Cup team.
However, while it didn’t officially strengthen his case to play at Bethpage Black, DeChambeau’s performance throughout the LIV Golf season speaks volumes about his current form. In 13 tournaments, he claimed one victory and six additional top-10 finishes. His worst result all year? A tie for 30th.
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