🗣️”Rory might be the worst sportsman in all of athletics.” DeChambeau was Rory’s playing partner on the final day and fans have made their feelings clear after his brutal revelation

🗣️”Rory might be the worst sportsman in all of athletics.”

DeChambeau was Rory’s playing partner on the final day and fans have made their feelings clear after his brutal revelation

Tensions at Augusta National weren’t limited to the leaderboard this year. After an emotional final round at the 2025 Masters, Bryson DeChambeau revealed that Rory McIlroy didn’t speak to him “once all day,” raising eyebrows and fueling speculation about the state of their relationship.

An Icy Silence on a Monumental Day

In a post-round interview, DeChambeau—who played alongside McIlroy during the final round—shared that the newly crowned Masters champion didn’t say a word to him from the first tee to the final green.

“We didn’t speak once all day,” DeChambeau admitted. “Not a ‘good shot,’ not a ‘nice putt,’ nothing. It was pretty clear he wanted to stay locked in or keep things distant.”

While Bryson didn’t offer any direct criticism, his words carried an unmistakable tone of surprise and disappointment. Especially considering the significance of the day—not just for McIlroy’s long-awaited Grand Slam victory, but for the sport as a whole.

What’s Behind the Silence?

McIlroy and DeChambeau have had a complicated history, particularly as LIV Golf shook the foundations of the sport. Rory has long been a vocal critic of the Saudi-backed breakaway tour, while Bryson was among its earliest and most high-profile recruits.

Though the PGA Tour and LIV have begun mending fences through ongoing merger talks, personal tensions between players seem far from resolved.

Insiders say Rory has never hidden his frustrations with some LIV defectors, and this cold shoulder might have been more about principles than personal dislike.

DeChambeau: “It’s Disappointing”

Bryson remained composed but clearly affected:

“Look, I respect what Rory’s accomplished. He played incredible golf, and he deserved to win. I would’ve loved to share a bit of that energy, but hey—it’s his moment.”

Whether this was just tournament-day tunnel vision or a sign of lingering resentment, the golf world has taken notice.

Golf’s Power Struggle Isn’t Over

The Masters has always been known for its tradition and grace, but this year’s tournament added a layer of cold reality: not all fences are mended, and the LIV-PGA Tour divide still casts a shadow over even the sport’s most prestigious events.

As Rory basks in the glow of his Grand Slam triumph, Bryson’s comments remind fans that beneath the surface, professional golf is still in a state of transition—and, at times, tension.