Bryson DeChambeau Dating Rumors Explode After “Closet Photo” Surfaces
Bryson DeChambeau and Mikayla Demaiter: Are They Dating? A Simple Guide to the Rumors
TL;DR: Golf star Bryson DeChambeau and former hockey player turned social media star Mikayla Demaiter have been spotted together at tournaments and on social media. Fans think they might be a couple, but neither has said "yes" or "no" yet.
Who Is Bryson DeChambeau?
Think of Bryson as the "mad scientist" of golf. He’s famous for:
- Winning the U.S. Open twice (that’s one of golf’s biggest tournaments)
- Playing for LIV Golf (a newer professional golf league)
- Being the captain of the "Crushers GC" team
- Using single-length irons (all his clubs are the same length — very unusual!)
- Being 32 years old and currently single (his last public relationship ended in 2022)
Who Is Mikayla Demaiter?
Mikayla took a very different path to fame:
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Hockey goalie for the Bluewater Hawks (Canada’s junior women’s league) | Social media star with 3 million Instagram followers |
| Retired at age 19 due to injury | Now a model and content creator |
| Known for stopping pucks | Known for lifestyle, fashion, and travel posts |
Fun Fact: She’s 26 years old — six years younger than Bryson.
What Started the Dating Rumors?
It all began at the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster (August 2026). Fans played detective and found several clues:
The Clues — Step by Step
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Guest Pass Spotted
Mikayla was seen wearing an official LIV Golf guest pass around her neck at the tournament. -
Team Gear Sighting
She wore a Crushers GC hat — that’s Bryson’s team! -
The "Closet Selfie"
Days later, she posted a selfie in front of a closet packed with sneakers and hats.
→ Fans asked: "Is this Bryson’s house?" (Golfers are known for huge shoe collections.) - Golf Course View
On Sunday, she shared an Instagram Story showing a beautiful ocean-side golf course.
→ No location tag, but it looked very "pro tournament."
IMPORTANT: Neither Bryson nor Mikayla has confirmed or denied they’re dating. These are just fan theories based on public posts.
Bryson’s Tough Year on the Course
While the rumor mill spins, Bryson’s golf season has been a rollercoaster:
| Tournament | Result |
|---|---|
| The Masters | Missed the cut |
| PGA Championship | Missed the cut |
| U.S. Open | Missed the cut |
| The Open Championship (British Open) | Tied for 14th |
The Open Championship Drama
At the British Open in July, Bryson was playing great — 7-under par, just one shot off the lead going into Saturday. Then:
- He got a two-shot penalty for "inadvertently improving the area of his intended swing" (he accidentally made his swing path better while fixing something).
- That dropped him to 5-under, tied for 5th.
- He finished tied for 14th.
In his own words:
"No, it was a good fight. I wish I would have given it more on Saturday and Sunday… Felt like I could have. Besides the fifth hole and being three-over on that hole and then the 11th hole, that’s six shots. That’s tied for the lead right there."
What Happens Next?
Right now, we’re in "wait and see" mode:
- Watch their Instagrams — that’s where clues appear first
- Follow LIV Golf events — if she keeps showing up in Crushers gear…
- Or they might never say anything — some celebs keep private lives private
Summary
- Bryson DeChambeau (32) = Pro golfer, LIV Golf star, Crushers GC captain
- Mikayla Demaiter (26) = Ex-hockey goalie → 3M-follower influencer
- Rumors started when she appeared at his tournament in team gear + guest pass
- More clues: Closet selfie (maybe his house?), golf course Instagram Story
- No confirmation from either person
- Bryson’s golf year: Rough majors season, but fought hard at British Open
FAQ
Are Bryson DeChambeau and Mikayla Demaiter officially dating?
Not officially. Neither has confirmed it. All we have are fan-spotted clues from social media and a tournament appearance.
What is LIV Golf?
LIV Golf is a newer professional golf league (started in 2022) with team-based competition, bigger prize money, and shorter tournaments (54 holes instead of 72). Bryson plays for and captains the Crushers GC team.
Why did Mikayla Demaiter quit hockey?
She retired at 19 due to a knee injury and decided to pursue modeling and social media full-time. It worked — she now has 3 million Instagram followers.
Who was Bryson dating before?
His last confirmed girlfriend was Hunter Nugent, a former University of Texas golfer. They reportedly split in September 2022.
What was Bryson’s penalty at the British Open?
He accidentally improved his swing area (like moving a twig or smoothing grass) before a shot. The rules say you can’t do that — even by accident — so he got two penalty strokes, which cost him a chance to win.
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