Bryson DeChambeau
Awards & Honours
16
Awards Won
2
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
DeChambeau's place in golf history is secured by his rare achievement of winning the NCAA individual title, the U.S. Amateur, and multiple U.S. Opens, a feat matched only by Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. He was the first SMU player to win the NCAA championship. His 2020 U.S. Open victory at Winged Foot was remarkable: he was the only player under par on one of the toughest courses in major history. His driving distance records in 2020 and 2021 redefined power in the game. With 16 professional wins across multiple tours, he has proven that a scientific approach can compete with the best.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
NCAA/U.S. Amateur Double
One of only five players to win both the NCAA individual championship and the U.S. Amateur in the same year.
U.S. Open Double
Third player to win NCAA championship, U.S. Amateur, and multiple U.S. Opens, joining Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
Rankings & Lists
World Golf Ranking
PGA Tour Driving Distance Leader
PGA Tour Driving Distance Leader
LIV Golf Driving Distance Leader
Magazine Covers
Golf Digest
2020-10
The Scientist
Golf Magazine
2020-11
The Mad Scientist
Sports Illustrated
2020-09
U.S. Open Champion
Records & Feats
Only player under par at 2020 U.S. Open
At Winged Foot, DeChambeau was the only competitor to finish under par (6-under), despite hitting only 23 of 56 fairways.
Third player to win NCAA, U.S. Amateur, and multiple U.S. Opens
Joined Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players to achieve this triple.