Bryson DeChambeau lifts lid on 'unfortunate' dispute as dirty laundry made public

Bryson DeChambeau is riding the crest of a wave after winning the U.S. Open last month, but a personal dispute between the LIV Golf star and his former coach Mike Schy continues to rumble in the background .

DeChambeau previously described Schy as a "second father", working together until 2018. Their relationship continued afterward with Schy launching a series of junior tournaments in their native California in 2023 to make competitive golf more affordable for talented young players.

The Central Valley Jon DeChambeau Memorial Junior Tour – named in tribute to the two-time major champion's father – was born but after a successful pilot event and a smattering of other tournaments, DeChambeau and Schy's relationship turned sour. Schy announced online a few weeks ago that the tournament was shutting down due to a lack of funding.

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Speaking to Golf Week, both men shared their sides of the story. DeChambeau was accused of offering only a loan rather than grant funding, with Schy saying his former pupil "hates" non-profit organizations. DeChambeau , however, has labeled Schy's claims as a "complete and utter lie", adding that his former coach failed to create a viable business plan for the tournament.

DeChambeau addressed the drama in a public forum for the first time on Tuesday, when he held his pre-tournament press conference for The Open Championship, which begins at Royal Troon on Thursday.

"Look, it's an unfortunate situation. I've loved that man for all of my life, and it's a private matter that went public, unfortunately," he said. "We tried to figure it out and make it make sense for everyone, and it just didn't come out that way.

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"I've said all I've said in the Golf Week article, and to be honest, like I'm moving on and looking forward to a great tournament this week. Not going to have any of that in the rear-view mirror. History is history, and things will work themselves out. They always do."

DeChambeau, 30, has become perhaps golf's biggest star in 2024, resonating with fans and playing some of the best golf of his career. He has his sights fixed firmly on lifting the Claret Jug this week.

"Very confident, obviously," he said. "It all depends if I'm striking it well. I can come in here with the most confidence off of a major championship win. Played decent last week, as well.

"Really what matters is if I can continue to drive the ball as well as I have and strike my irons the way I know I can and putt the way I know I can. If I do those three things well, even four things with chipping and bunker play and on the greens, I'll give myself a chance.

"I know how to get the job done. It's just a matter of if I'm as consistent as I was at the U.S. Open last week and a few other venues as well. If I can play the golf that I have been, I think I'll give myself a great chance."