Bryson DeChambeau loses Texas match
Bryson DeChambeau joined Martin Borgmeier for a filmed nine-hole scramble against five Walnut Grove High School golfers at Coyote Ridge Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas, during a September 2026 challenge.
Walnut Grove won by four strokes after finishing eight under par. The result added an unusual school golf matchup to DeChambeau’s expanding schedule of online competitions and filmed challenges worldwide.
Bryson DeChambeau faces five players
DeChambeau and Borgmeier played as a two-person team against five Walnut Grove golfers in the nine-hole scramble. Current reports identify the high school players as Brody, Ty, Carson, Joseph, and Owen.
The five-player side had more opportunities to produce a usable shot at each position. In a scramble, teammates select their preferred shot and continue from that location until the hole is completed.
Bryson DeChambeau sees eight under
Walnut Grove finished the nine-hole contest at eight under par and won by four strokes. The score gave the Texas students a clear victory against two experienced distance specialists there.
DeChambeau and Borgmeier brought major-tournament and long-drive credentials to the challenge. Walnut Grove answered with steady team scoring and enough strong shots to separate itself across all nine holes.
Bryson DeChambeau pays the wager
DeChambeau’s loss triggered a pizza party promise for the Walnut Grove players. He accepted the agreed consequence after the match and said the students had won fair and square that day.
He also said he was impressed by their ability. The comments kept the focus on the golfers’ performance and confirmed that DeChambeau accepted the outcome without disputing the final score.
Bryson DeChambeau delivers lunch
DeChambeau later visited Walnut Grove High School and joined the winning golfers for lunch. The school visit fulfilled his promise to provide a pizza party after losing the filmed match.
The visit completed the challenge away from the course and showed DeChambeau following through on the agreed consequence. The meal became the closing chapter of the filmed competition for everyone.
Bryson DeChambeau meets state champions
Walnut Grove entered the matchup as the reigning Texas UIL Class 5A boys golf champion. The Wildcats won the 2026 Class 5A team title with a two-day score of 575, after also winning the championship in 2025.
The back-to-back state championships established Walnut Grove as a successful Class 5A golf program before its match against DeChambeau and Borgmeier.
Bryson DeChambeau brings major pedigree
DeChambeau entered the challenge as a two-time U.S. Open champion after victories in 2020 and 2024. His major record added weight to Walnut Grove’s four-stroke win in Texas that day.
Borgmeier also brought elite power credentials, having won the 2022 World Long Drive championship. Together, the professional pair offered experience and distance, while Walnut Grove relied on five-player depth and team execution.
Bryson DeChambeau builds video reach
DeChambeau has built a large online audience through golf videos featuring guests, unusual formats, and competitive challenges. His channel has millions of subscribers and reaches viewers beyond traditional tournament broadcasts.
The Walnut Grove matchup fit that broader content pattern without relying on professional tour stakes. A simple scoring system, a recognizable opponent, and a school setting made the competition easy for viewers to follow.
Bryson DeChambeau expands Backyard Games
DeChambeau also launched Bryson’s Backyard Games in September 2026. The series featured one-hole elimination matches among 10 golfers, with a $100,000 prize connected to the final competitive stage online.
The surviving contestant was set to face DeChambeau in a three-hole match. If DeChambeau won, the $100,000 prize was instead designated for one of his social media followers that day.
Bryson DeChambeau balances pro schedule
DeChambeau’s Texas video appeared after the 2026 LIV Golf season finale in Indianapolis, which was held from August 20 through August 23. The Walnut Grove challenge was published in September, as DeChambeau continued to produce golf content.
His professional future remained uncertain amid changes surrounding LIV Golf, while his YouTube channel continued featuring competitive formats outside regular tour events.
Fun fact: DeChambeau’s irons are all the same 37.5-inch length, meaning his 5-iron and pitching wedge are built to feel unusually similar.
Bryson DeChambeau praises the students
After the final putt, DeChambeau said the Walnut Grove players had won fair and square. He also praised their level of play after the students completed the four-stroke victory in Texas.
Those comments matched the result on the course and credited the team directly. They also gave the players recognition beyond the score, without turning the loss into a public dispute.
Bryson DeChambeau shows scramble format
The match showed how scramble golf changes the balance between individual skill and team depth. Five players had more chances to produce a usable shot than a two-player side on each hole.
In a scramble, each team selects its best shot and continues from that position. That structure allowed Walnut Grove to use multiple attempts and draw on different players’ strengths throughout the nine-hole challenge.
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Bryson DeChambeau adds school golf result
Walnut Grove’s win added a widely discussed result to a program that had already claimed back-to-back Class 5A state championships. The matchup also exposed more viewers to the school’s golf success.
For DeChambeau, the challenge reinforced his mix of elite competition and online content. The Texas match joined other projects that place professional golf skills inside formats designed for digital audiences.
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Would you expect five high school state champions to beat a two-time U.S. Open winner in a scramble, or did the format change everything? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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