Key keywords: Bryson DeChambeau, LIV Golf UK, Centurion Club, LIV Golf fan reception, professional golf, breakaway golf circuit, golf spectator experience, Crushers GC Bryson DeChambeau, the 2020 US Open champion and captain of LIV Golf’s Crushers GC, has opened up about the shockingly warm reception he has received from fans at the 2024 LIV Golf UK event held at Hertfordshire’s Centurion Club this week, in a post-round press conference on Friday. For years, DeChambeau has been one of professional golf’s most polarizing figures: his unorthodox “science-first” approach to training, radical club customization choices, and high-profile 2022 move from the PGA Tour to the breakaway LIV Golf circuit drew heavy criticism from traditional golf fans and pundits alike, leading to occasional booing at events in the years following his switch. He admitted ahead of the UK event that he had low expectations for fan interaction, given the UK’s long-standing association with traditional golf culture and widespread initial skepticism around LIV Golf’s launch in the region. However, the reality has far exceeded his expectations. DeChambeau revealed that every time he steps onto a tee box or green, he is greeted with loud cheers, chants of his popular “Bryson, bomb it!” catchphrase, and constant requests for autographs and photos from spectators of all ages. He noted that a large share of the fans reaching out to him are children and teenage golfers, who often ask for advice on increasing their driving distance and emulating his unique single-length iron setup. “I thought I’d get at least a little bit of pushback here, you know? The UK has such a deep, old-school golf history, I figured a lot of people would still be upset about the whole tour divide,” DeChambeau told reporters. “But every single person I’ve interacted with has been nothing but kind, excited to be here, and supportive of what we’re building with LIV. I stopped counting how many kids came up to me saying they started playing golf because they saw me hit 350-yard drives on TikTok. That’s the stuff that matters, way more than any of the drama between tours.” He added that the relaxed, festival-style atmosphere of LIV Golf events, which include on-course music, food stalls, and dedicated family zones, makes it far easier for players to connect with fans than traditional PGA Tour or DP World Tour events, which often enforce strict silence rules and limit player-spectator interaction outside of designated autograph areas. DeChambeau also credited the positive crowd energy for his strong start to the tournament, where he shot a 5-under 65 in the first round to put himself in contention for the individual title, while his Crushers GC squad sits third in the team standings after day two.