Bryson DeChambeau fires mind-game warning to Rory McIlroy ahead of Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black
The 31-year-old
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Crushers GC's Bryson DeChambeau says he'll be in Rory McIlroy's ear if they play against one another during this year's Ryder Cup match in NY
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The pair have a history of tense battles at major championships - most notably the 2024 US Open
And Following the Open Championship, Team USA captain Keegan Bradley highlighted DeChambeau's value in a message.
Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Captain America all but confirmed that Dechambeau will be part of his team in New York against Europe.
Bradley said: 'Bryson is going to be a very important piece to us winning the Ryder Cup,'
Bradley told Sports Illustrated in a text message Sunday night: 'He brings so much. He brings energy, passion but most importantly, he's one of the best players on the planet.'
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On Monday, DeChambeau attended the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2, which was released on Netflix on Friday.
And during the first screening on the 90s hit sequel, the social media icon shared
Speaking to People, Bryson made it clear he'd be taking a more vocal approach this time around.
The two-time US Open champions said: 'I'll be chirping in his ear this time.
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"Now, if we go up against each other, I mean you can be sure of it.
"I'll get into his ear a little bit.'
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The pair last squared off in the final group of the 2025 Masters, where DeChambeau later drew attention for revealing that McIlroy didn't speak to him throughout their round.
The previously jousted during their infamous battle at the 2024 US open, where the American sealed his second major title.
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