Bryson DeChambeau torn apart as LIV star told ‘it’s a joke’ after the Masters | Golf | Sport

Former Ryder Cup stalwart Andrew Coltart has branded Bryson DeChambeau’s Masters preparations a “joke” following his second-round exit. DeChambeau had been amongst the pre-tournament favourites to claim the Green Jacket and derail Rory McIlroy, but a disastrous two days at Augusta National saw the American depart with barely a whimper.

The 36-year-old overcame a nervy third round, repelling the challenges of Cameron Young, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Rose and Tyrell Hatton to triumph on Sunday. DeChambeau’s woeful two rounds have not escaped scrutiny. Coltart is amongst those taking aim at the preparations of the two-time US Open champion, drawing attention to the showboating antics from the flamboyant American.

He told the Sky Sports Golf podcast: “What’s more important? Your followers or winning major championships? Let’s be honest, you think Seve Ballesteros would be giving a lesson? Have you seen anybody do that? Come on, that’s just a joke that is.

“It’s not tournament-condition golf courses. It’s a resort course. The golf courses are not up to the difficult testing standards.

“I think each and every one of those guys, even DeChambeau of course, who’s coming off the back of two wins, he’ll be massively disappointed with his performance. When he looks back on it, it’s like, ‘I’m not getting the right kind of prep because I have to play in these tournaments’.”

This year’s Masters marked DeChambeau’s 10th appearance at Augusta, and expectations were riding high for him to break his duck. However, following a deflating opening round, his frustration became increasingly evident.

He fielded questions regarding his 3D-printed five-iron, which he crafted himself, having boldly revealed during his pre-tournament press conference that he ultimately intends to manufacture an entire set of self-made irons. The 32-year-old had also been eyeing up another titanic showdown with the defending champion, McIlroy, though those ambitions ultimately came to nothing.

DeChambeau said: “It’s great if we can continue to have a rivalry. I don’t see any problem with that. If anything, it kind of helps create more buzz around the game of golf. Do I respect him as an individual? 100 per cent. Do I want to beat him every time I see him? Absolutely, there’s no question about it.

“I think that’s what’s so brilliant about the game of golf is that juxtaposition, having that sportsmanlike respect and then wanting to just absolutely beat the living you know what out of him. It’s one of those things – like I got him at Pinehurst [No 2, 2024 US Open], he got me here [2025 Masters]. I hope there’s more of those to come because it’s great for the game.”