If any LIV golfer’s name creator a buzz this year, it was Bryson DeChambeau. It’s already tough for LIV golfers to play in the majors but not only did DeChambeau play at all the majors; he even delivered impressive performances and claimed the US Open title. While doing so, the golfer’s social media fame also witnessed a boost and has now become a topic of concern for him as fans are lashing out against the golfer.
It all began at this year’s PGA Championship, where he became a major talking point among fans and saw a surge in popularity. He finished just 1 stroke behind the winner, Xander Schauffele, and it sure added to his popularity. After winning the silver trophy at the Pinehurst by defeating Rory McIlroy by just 1 stroke, his YouTube subscribers count skyrocketed. With 1.44 million subscribers on YouTube and 1.7 million followers on Instagram, he has certainly become one of the most popular and seen golfers.
Flushing It Golf shared a post on X using data from Bryson DeChambeau’s YouTube views. The post highlighted that in the past 90 days, his YouTube page has garnered nearly 100 million views, almost 10 million watch hours, and gained more than 3/4 million new subscribers. Lastly, they labeled him as “the best golf creator in the business,” while congratulating the golfer and his team.
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In the last 90 days, Bryson DeChambeau’s YouTube page has:
– Nearly 100 million views – Nearly 10 million watch hours
– Gained more than 3/4 million subscribers
He’s the best golf creator in the business.
Congrats to @chasemgreen and his team for their success 👏 @b_dechambeau pic.twitter.com/Gn9Oi1suK8
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) September 2, 2024
However, the“best golf creator” remark doesn’t seem to sit well with many fans. Pointing that out, they are sharing their thoughts, saying he can’t be named the best in the YouTube golf business while giving their reasons. Some are talking about his status as an elite athlete, while others have something else to say about his content.
Fans do not think that Bryson DeChambeau is the best golf creator
A fan commented on the golfer’s YouTube channel and views, saying, “Any elite athlete that has their own channel will get views. I’m not disparaging Bryson or his content in any way. But he definitely had a head start.” DeChambeau was always a loved golfer, and his popularity increased significantly this year. Before he joined LIV, he had a name for himself, but the PGA Tour did not allow him to have his own digital presence in the way of the YT channel.
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This fan talked about Bryson DeChambeau’s content on YouTube and gave a bold statement: “He is a top name in golf so can get the names on that draw crowds. I love watching his stuff, but all he has done is copy everybody else, but with bigger names than the others can get because of who he is. He has created nothing.” This fan believes, just like almost every golf creator, DeChambeau engages in healthy challenges on his channel. However, what’s different is that he invites big names like Donald Trump, and, John Daly, and more, which helps him to attract more views as compared to other content creators.
Expressing similar sentiments, another added, “Best golf creator in the business? Way to spit in the face of all the golf creators whose content is just as good and had to build from the ground up rather than already being famous first.” Highlighting that other creators like Grant Horvat aren’t as famous as DeChambeau even after posting similar content like engaging in healthy challenges. Even Paige Spiranac built her status as an influencer from the ground up after retiring from professional golf.
One fan talked about DeChambeau’s accreditation with LIV Golf and said, “He needs this; it’s killing him that he gets zero views playing golf in LIV events! He hasn’t won a LIV event yet this year, but he’s a winner on YouTube! Norman must be impressed!” LIV Golf events don’t attract many TV viewers, meaning the golfer doesn’t gain much exposure from playing in them. This is where his social media popularity becomes crucial, helping him boost his visibility. Yes, LIV Golf Nashville indeed witnessed a 240% increase in ticket sales, after his US Open win but it sure isn’t a long-term thing.
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“Never clicked it and never will!” commented another fan, showcasing how he is not a DeChambeau fan, and will never see his content.
Do you think Bryson Dechambeau is the best golf creator? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!
