For years, Bryson DeChambeau built his life around golf. Results, routines, and reinvention all moved in the same direction. Lately, though, he disclosed that the game occupies a different place than it once did.

When asked if he still loves golf, DeChambeau was direct. He told Flushing It, “With a distinct passion. I love golf,” he said. “I think it's given me so much more than I ever could have imagined, and I have the utmost respect for it now.” 

The respect hasn’t faded. What has changed is how much space the game takes up in his life. Known for a technical, research-based approach, DeChambeau reached his competitive peak by 2020, winning the U.S. Open. But his finances got a boost when he moved to LIV Golf in 2022, earning a total of more than $47 million. However, time away from golf brought him a clearer perspective. 

“I wouldn't say that as time has gone on, it's gotten deeper, but a better understanding of what the game of golf is in my life, and the place it holds in my heart. It used to be everything to me, and now it's a great piece of it, you know?”

That perspective came with difficult circumstances: “It took a long time. I didn't find my true self until a couple of years ago. And it really took hitting rock bottom and being put in some tough situations for me to go, you know what? I recognise that I have to be my authentic self.”

2022 marked a dark season for Bryson DeChambeau. He lost his father that year. Around the same time, he dealt with wrist and hip injuries that limited his competitive rhythm and reduced his visibility in tournaments. This year, he did win in Korea, but missed the cut for the U.S. Open and ended over T10 in six out of 17 events.

But as the sole provider in his family, the 32-year-old had to move outside golf to grow his finances. 

Why Golf No Longer Defines Bryson DeChambeau’s Entire Identity?

On MyGolfSpy, famed golf fanatic Connor Lindeman weighed in on DeChambeau’s off-course earnings (social media). And his major earnings came from the YouTube channel that he launched five years ago. 

“From what I could find, DeChambeau has averaged around 22 million views per month so far this year. With more than 2.5 million subscribers, DeChambeau has a large audience. Based on our RPM of $3, that averages out to about $66,000 per month in ad revenue, which across the entire year, puts us squarely in the $700,000-800,000 range.”

The two-time major champion’s YouTube channel is filled with lighthearted and unscripted videos. He even collaborated with stars like Tom Brady to push his fan engagement. Additionally, Bryson DeChambeau has amassed about 2.1 million followers on TikTok. And might bring him a few more millions. 

Golf still matters to Bryson DeChambeau, but it no longer defines him. It’s part of his life, not the center, like it used to.

Written by

Krushna Pattnaik

Edited by

Joyita Das