Bryson DeChambeau had a simple message for both his golf fans and haters on Instagram: “Everyone needs to chill.”
It was straight out of the Aaron Rodgers playbook, who two seasons ago told all of Packers Nation to “relax.” DeChambeau posted on Instagram after withdrawing ahead of the second round of the Saudi International in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. He cited an injury to his left hand and left hip.
DeChambeau also had pulled out of the PGA Tour’s Sony Open in Hawaii ahead of the start of that tournament last month due to his wrist and missed the cut last week at the Farmers Insurance Open, where he was seen at times grabbing his wrist, hip and back in discomfort. It led to a growing conversation around the water cooler and social media questioning if DeChambeau’s intense training was causing his body to break down prematurely.
On Instagram, Bryson says his injury issues this week were caused by a fall, not his intense training, and that he’ll return to competition in a “few weeks.”
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— Ryan Lavner (@RyanLavnerGC) February 5, 2022
DeChambeau dismissed claims that his excessive workout schedule and weight gain in his pursuit of distance was the cause of his latest injury, stating that he slipped and fell on Tuesday.
“I know people probably won’t believe me but that is the truth. I will be back stronger and better than ever in a few weeks,” said DeChambeau.
The 2020 U.S. Open champion didn’t sign up for next week’s WM Phoenix Open, but is currently listed in the field for the Genesis Invitational in two weeks.
Here’s DeChambeau’s full post:
Everyone needs to chill. Yes, I hurt myself but not from hitting it far. I slipped and fell this week on Tuesday unfortunately. I know people probably won’t believe me but that is the truth. I will be back stronger and better than ever in a few weeks. Thank you for the hospitality @saudiintlgolf. Thank you for your concern and keep hitting bombs! I will be back.
In a video uploaded on his YouTube channel prior to his latest WD, DeChambeau said of the wrist injury, “It’s not a joint, it’s not anything. But it doesn’t feel great. I’ve been working on it for about 3-4 weeks now and it hasn’t gotten better.”
