Bryson Dating Hockey Goalie Mikayla? Tarps Off, NFL Tension Soars
Wednesday Screencaps: Bryson DeChambeau, Mystery Romance, and the Wild World of Sports Content
The Big Story: Are Bryson and Mikayla Dating?
Important Point: This section covers the main rumor driving sports social media right now. Nothing is confirmed, but the clues are piling up.
Let’s start with the juiciest topic from this week’s Screencaps. Golf superstar Bryson DeChambeau (the guy who hits the ball incredibly far and won the 2024 U.S. Open) might be dating Mikayla Demaiter, a former Canadian hockey goalie turned massive social media star.
The Evidence Stacking Up
- Bryson loves Canada lately — He’s been posting tons of golf content from north of the border
- Mikayla posts from Bryson’s world — She’s shared photos and videos from his home gym and hotel rooms
- LIV Golf credentials — Mikayla has been spotted wearing official LIV Golf passes (that’s the Saudi-backed golf league Bryson plays for)
- The "Taylor Swift Effect" — Just like Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift took over the NFL, athlete-influencer power couples are the new content strategy
Joe Kinsey’s verdict: "I’m fully convinced these two are dating."
What This Means for Golf’s Future
If this relationship is real (or even just a brilliant content partnership), imagine The Masters in 2027:
| Potential Attendee | Connection |
|---|---|
| Paulina Gretzky | Dustin Johnson’s wife, golf royalty, content queen |
| Mikayla Demaiter | Bryson’s possible partner, hockey background, huge following |
| Bryson DeChambeau | Major champion, LIV Golf star, science-obsessed bomber |
| Dustin Johnson | Two-time major winner, LIV Golf team captain |
Callout: With LIV Golf’s future looking "murky" (one tournament just got canceled, the team championship is moving to Indianapolis), the PGA Tour might soon welcome back all these big names — and their famous partners — creating a spectacle unlike anything golf has seen.
Mailbag: Travel Ball, Weird Names, and Little League Drama
The "Travel Ball in Disguise" Problem
Reed from Minnesota wrote in about the Little League World Series (LLWS):
"All these teams are absolutely Travel Ball units disguised as tight-knit, small-town groups."
Joe’s take: He agrees. The Hamilton, Ohio team (population 64,000) is almost certainly a travel team. Matt from Alabama already confirmed their state’s team is too. The days of true neighborhood kids playing together? Long gone.
Wild Youth Baseball Names
Mike in Texas sent these actual 11U travel baseball names:
- Breydon
- Cody
- Cole
- Kaegan
- Kolton
- Kross
- Raiden
Joe’s theory: "Suburban moms gone wild… they’ll look cool on 11U travel baseball AI-created rosters posted on social media."
Flag Football Is Coming — Like It or Not
Rob M. from Florida wrote an epic rant predicting the NFL’s future:
- Flag football league launches (maybe called WNFL?)
- ESPN force-feeds it every Sunday
- Former NFL players become coaches/commentators hyping it up
- Critics get labeled misogynistic/homophobic/racist
- Two attractive white women dominate → ratings spike
- Other players resent them → on-field drama
- Cycle repeats forever
Joe’s response: "Rob’s final paragraph is the blueprint. Now we all get to sit back and watch this play out and laugh."
Random Life Hacks from the Community
Dude Wipes Debate
- Paul in Wisconsin only buys unscented on Amazon
- Reason: Doesn’t want strangers asking "Where’s that autumnal scent coming from?" → "My clean ass."
- Bomb Pop scent existed at Sam’s Club this summer (Respect Summer approved?)
How to Wash Golf Hats (Without Ruining Them)
Rory’s proven method:
- Soak in hot water with OxiClean
- Swish occasionally
- Rinse thoroughly
- Hang dry (never dishwasher — heat warps the brim)
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Summary
- Bryson DeChambeau + Mikayla Demaiter = Sports’ next power couple? All signs point to yes.
- LIV Golf chaos continues (canceled events, moving championships) — could push stars back to PGA Tour.
- Little League World Series = basically travel ball all-stars now, not neighborhood kids.
- Flag football league coming to an ESPN screen near you — Rob from Florida mapped out the exact playbook.
- Life tips: Unscented wipes only, wash hats with OxiClean + hang dry.
FAQ
Q: Who is Mikayla Demaiter?
A: She’s a former Canadian hockey goalie who became a massive social media influencer. Think: hockey skills + model-level content = millions of followers.
Q: What is LIV Golf?
A: A Saudi-funded professional golf league that pays huge guaranteed money to stars like Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, and Brooks Koepka. It’s been controversial since day one.
Q: Why does Joe think the LLWS teams are travel teams?
A: Because multiple readers (including one from Alabama) have confirmed their state teams are built from travel programs, not local rec leagues. Plus, host towns like Hamilton, Ohio run massive pay-to-play tournaments.
Q: What’s the "Taylor Swift Effect" in sports?
A: When a massive celebrity dates an athlete, it brings NEW audiences to that sport. The NFL got millions of Swifties watching Chiefs games. Golf could get hockey fans and influencer followers watching Bryson.
Q: How can I submit content to Screencaps?
A: Email joe.kinsey@outkick.com, tag @JoeKinseyexp on X, or DM @OutKickScreencaps on Instagram. Photos, stories, tips, rants — all welcome.
Joe Kinsey is the Senior Director of Content at OutKick. This column runs weekly — subscribe to the newsletter so you never miss a Screencaps.