Bryson DeChambeau was one of three sporting greats welcomed to the White House by president Donald Trump…
Donald Trump has given Bryson DeChambeau a job in his administration.
Just days after returning home from a drama-filled trip to open his new golf course in Scotland, Trump signed an executive order to expand the Presidential Council on Sports Fitness and Nutrition – and named the LIV Golf star as chairman of the program.
Trump said the order, which he signed on Thursday, “directs the council to develop strategies to improve America’s physical fitness and renew the American spirit, excellence, competitiveness and sportsmanship”.
Referring to DeChambeau, he continued: “This group is led by a two-time major champion and one of the greatest players in the world. Bryson has always been a phenomenal ambassador to sports, and to golf, [and] generally to life, in my opinion. He’s a smart guy and a good guy.”
During the announcement, DeChambeau said: “We believe we can change the fabric of our communities and kids’ livelihoods for the future generations that are to come,” DeChambeau said. “I can’t thank you enough and looking forward to making massive changes in kids’ lives and America’s future.”
Later, in an interview with Fox News, he explained why he was keen to get involved in the program.
“I grew up in an era in my public education side of the coin where we had a fitness test,” he said. “In reading up about it, since 1956, President Eisenhower established this and it has changed in form numerous times.
“For me, all I want to do is inspire the next generation of young individuals that have passion around sport, health, nutrition, and fitness. And from my standpoint, re-establishing the President’s Sports Council as well as the fitness test is a huge initiative for America and its health and fitness all across the board.”
DeChambeau will be joined on the council by NFL great Lawrence Taylor and WWE legend Paul Levesque – better known in wrestling circles as Triple H – in the bid to “make America fit again”.
Honored doesn’t begin to describe what this opportunity means. Physical fitness has been a part of my life from a young age and has created the path to support myself and family beyond my wildest dreams.
The President’s Council on Physical Fitness is a vehicle to get young… pic.twitter.com/OGZBpD49Sd
— Triple H (@TripleH) August 1, 2025
DeChambeau continued: “We couldn’t be more excited. I’ve got a great team behind me. We’re establishing more council members as time is going on.
“We’re going to be excited to showcase what we have for the American public here soon.”
He added: “I want to get kids excited about pushing themselves.”
Next stop: President DeChambeau? You wouldn’t bet against him trying…
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