Rory McIlroy Dismisses Accusations of Bad Treatment from Bryson DeChambeau: “I’m Not Trying to Be His Best Mate’

PGA champion Rory McIlroy was unfazed by accusations from fellow champion Bryson DeChambeau that McIlroy had ignored him during the final round of the Masters Tournament. McIlroy and DeChambeau were paired together for the last round, with McIlroy leading on Sunday. Although DeChambeau briefly took the lead during the round, McIlroy ultimately emerged victorious, claiming the prestigious Green Jacket.

DeChambeau has alleged that McIlroy ignored him after they shook hands at the beginning of the round. Speculation suggests that McIlroy’s behavior towards DeChambeau may have been influenced by McIlroy’s loyalty to the PGA Tour, contrasting with DeChambeau’s support for LIV Golf. However, McIlroy has dismissed the controversy, stating that it was purely a professional approach.

McIlroy explained that during the tournament, his focus was solely on his own performance. He emphasized that different players approach the game in various ways and that he was concentrating on what he needed to do to achieve his best results. McIlroy clarified that his actions were not meant to be a slight towards DeChambeau but rather a strategy to optimize his own performance that day.