Bryson DeChambeau, the two-time U.S. Open champion and LIV Golf star, has sparked online debate after sharing his controversial views on the 1969 moon landing. During an appearance on the Katie Miller Pod, a podcast hosted by the wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, DeChambeau discussed a range of topics including his workout routine, the application of physics in everyday life, and conspiracy theories.
When asked about the moon landing, DeChambeau referenced Elon Musk's assertion that humans have indeed reached the moon. "Look, Elon says we've definitely gone there, so I tend to go that route, because he's the man that knows quite a bit about all that," DeChambeau said. He added, "Artemis just went around the moon. So I do believe if we spent a lot of our resources like they say we did, I think we did."
However, the golfer expressed skepticism about the broadcast footage. "I don't think the footage is real," he stated. "But I think we did go to the moon. I don't know about the footage. It's quite … It's quite wild."
PGA Championship struggles
The podcast appearance comes on the heels of DeChambeau's disappointing performance at the recent PGA Championship. He shot a 76 in the first round and a 71 in the second round, finishing at seven over par and missing the cut for the second consecutive major championship. Earlier in April, he also missed the cut at the Masters after sitting at six over following the first two rounds at Augusta National.
Future with LIV Golf uncertain
DeChambeau's comments on the moon landing have diverted attention from his on-course struggles, but fans are also questioning his future in professional golf. He has been competing on the LIV Golf circuit since 2022, but the breakaway tour recently lost its funding from the Saudi Public Investment Fund. When asked about his plans, DeChambeau hinted at a possible shift to content creation on YouTube, where he boasts over 2.7 million subscribers.
"I'm in that weird space right now, I don't know what to do, either: Content creation or professional golf," DeChambeau said. He noted that his YouTube earnings are comparable to his LIV Golf income. "I'd say they're about the same. If you're up at that level and content creation, they are very, very similar," he added.
As speculation grows about his next move, DeChambeau remains a polarizing figure in the golf world, known for his unconventional approach both on and off the course.
