Paige Spiranac fuels Ryder Cup drama as she sides with Bryson DeChambeau against Brandel Chamblee’s captain’s nightmare claim (Image via Getty) Bryson DeChambeau is in the spotlight again. On September 24, 2025, Golf Channel expert Brandel Chamblee called him a “captain’s nightmare.” He also said DeChambeau acts like a “circus barker” and an “odd duck.” This came just days before the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Long Island, New York. The comments drew backlash online. Golf influencer Paige Spiranac stepped in. She said DeChambeau is the “perfect person” for a team event and will bring energy to Team USA.
Paige Spiranac supports Bryson DeChambeau against Brandel Chamblee
Brandel Chamblee made his remarks on Golf Channel earlier this week. He argued Bryson DeChambeau cares more about his YouTube channel than about team golf. He then called him “a captain’s nightmare.”Paige Spiranac quickly answered on X. She wrote: “Brandel saying Bryson is a captain’s nightmare is such a weird take. He’s the perfect person for this type of team event. He gets the people going! Will be fun to watch his matches this week.”Her words spread fast. Spiranac has millions of followers. Many fans agreed with her. Some said her view shows DeChambeau brings life to the team, not problems.
Bryson DeChambeau’s record and Ryder Cup role
Bryson DeChambeau is 32 years old. He plays on the LIV Golf circuit. In May 2025, he won in Korea. In August 2025, he won again in Michigan. He also had three more top-five finishes. In the majors, he tied-fifth at the Masters, tied-second at the PGA Championship, and tied-tenth at The Open Championship.Also Read: Martina Navratilova Net Worth In 2025: Inside Her Tennis Career, Earnings, Family, And MoreHe has played two Ryder Cups before. In 2018 at Le Golf National in France, he went 0-3. In 2021 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, he had better results. With Scottie Scheffler, he beat Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland in fourballs. In singles, he beat Sergio Garcia 3 & 2.On September 25, 2025, reporters asked him about Chamblee’s latest comments. Bryson DeChambeau laughed. He said, “Did Brandel say something yesterday? I don’t know what it was.”Team USA captain Keegan Bradley defended him. Scottie Scheffler also praised him. Scheffler called him a “tremendous competitor.” He said Bryson’s energy helps inside the team room.Now the focus shifts to Bethpage Black. The Ryder Cup starts this week. All eyes will be on Bryson DeChambeau and his matches for Team USA.
