The Truth Behind Bryson DeChambeau's Comeback

This is week 4 of posting long form every week. As always like and comment if you enjoyed. I respond to all DMs on my two socials below...
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[@FrankMichaelSmith]

I'm responding to as many comments as possible in the first 8 hours 🤝

[@Spartanboi19]

Bryson dechaambeau reminds me of trever bauer

[@kipdole]

Nice job on the video Frank!

[@sloebone7399]

If I was judged by my worst reactions on the golf course, people would probably think I was an unhinged psycho.

[@jerryinsc]

Golf can turn normal, gentle everyday people into monsters.

[@steviechampagne]

@@jerryinsci swear like 90% of golf is fighting your own mental state. i have been getting better at staying level headed, but man i’ve seen some crazy stuff on the course

[@louislee810]

frrrrr for fucking realll

[@jbrayda9]

Me too man lol

[@richardwrask497]

People didn’t hate Bryson, the media did. Other golfer were jealous

[@barrygoodson4952]

I think you nailed it with this comment !

[@dwells3536]

People definitely hated and still hate Bryson lol. A lot of golf snobs out there

[@Calmdown1354]

💯 correct! I've liked Bryson since day 1! Even had me sold on the one length irons and Puma flat cap 😆 media are very good at doing that. The same way they make out Rory is such a nice guy and everyone loves him, when behind his front, he is clearly an absolute 🔔 🔚!

[@rg_4246]

I think many people forget to mention the passing of his father. As someone who lost a loved one very young in life, it sets a new perspective and brings a lot of maturity out of you. That in my opinion was the biggest thing that changed Bryson

[@grottyband8052]

You’re never the same…

[@solenvy]

Having met Bryson's dad several times you can imagine his passing was a big loss to those who knew, and loved him. The fruit fell far from the tree. Bryson played fast, and loose with the Pandemic which flies in the face of his "mad scientist" reputation. A global emergency demands cooperation from everyone but Bryson gave the world the middle finger🖕.

[@nicolamcostello]

@@solenvy Your just a fan of global fascism which used COVID as an excuse to oppress people.

[@vincec9315]

@@solenvy dude are you really bringing up the plandemic? get a life

[@solenvy]

@@vincec9315 Leaders get vaccinated. Chumps don't. Bryson is a chump.

[@PatrickCc]

I personally wasn't a fan of Bryson when he first hit the tour. Now I realize I was just a victim of biased bad press and social media banter. Getting to know him through his KZbin channel and seeing him show immense respect to his peers and golf legends really shows his true colors. I'm definitely a fan, only downside is I'm not gonna watch LIV lol

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

We got CC in the house! At first i thought he was just misunderstood, but I admit I was rooting against him by the time the slow play drama played out. Nothing worse than slow play. All in the past though. I'm a fan now. Golf needs personality. Some guys win tournaments and hardly celebrate. It's soft.

[@YNWJellyFish]

Your not going to watch liv golf cause your to busy promoting sorry ass artists 😂

[@sethryder89]

PatrickCc wasn't who I was expecting to see in the comments here, but surely a welcome surprise! Shoutout Black Hole Sun, favorite song!

[@sebestyenszenttornyay9705]

Golfing Cc? Love to see it 💪

[@user-gs9cg1jv7e]

Very well said Patrick as I was about to say the same thing until I read your comment. However I watch LIV. Cheers.

[@chubblubdub]

His KZbin channel is really awesome. The fact that he can go win the open and then do a video playing with kids clubs just shows he is for the people and im all for it

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

genius move for his career

[@barrygoodson4952]

Bryson seems like a good dude who just walks to his own drumbeat. He is not the typical Tour Pro and that is refreshing in a lot of ways !

[@JoseAlvarado-zd3eh]

Even with his earlier "antics" he just seemed like a guy that was doing his own thing and brutally honest. Playing how he wanted and other people started talking about him. He didn't seem worried about other people unless they started getting at him.

[@Dale_Higgins]

Right now Bryson seems like the best thing thats happened to golf since tiger

[@dcolum23]

The truth is quite simply his KZbin channel. He made a professional golfer accessible to everyone.

[@weedote1]

he is a character and not a boring sleep walker without showing any emotions like many of the rest

[@Calmdown1354]

Bryson has been quality on LIV. Met him in London last year, whilst he wasn't at his best then, he still drew massive crowd and took the time to sign autographs and talk to fans!

[@user-sm2rv8wn6h]

These videos are amazing; Bronny, Caitlin Clark, Dechambeau... perfectly edited, documented, and "journalized". Super stoked for the growth of this channel!

[@longgolf5530]

Bryson's shows on youtube have been unique, generous, and educational.

[@jackssportsclips4496]

Love the long form vids, keep it up!

[@Hew_Reese]

I’ve been a fan of Bryson since I started golfing during covid. Ive never not used an armlock on a course and I loved the idea of single length irons. Golf needs more innovation and differentiation. Never understood why the guy got so much hate I’ve seen so many pros and amateurs throw fits during rounds. Glad the guy is finally getting some love.

[@ndmill.5748]

The long form vids are hits Frank, keep it up

[@wickysmall8607]

He is a very strong force when it comes to growing the game, I became a fan when he started promoting the long drive championship scene.

[@Shrimpyprodz]

I love that you are doing more long-form content. Keep up the consistency

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Not stopping. I'm delivering every week.

[@Tito_1982]

Nice work! Only thing embellished is the Payne Stewart piece. He wore the flat cap originally in honor of his idol Ben Hogan. He certainly has love for Payne as well being an alum of SMU.

[@HoopingHighlightHub_]

not a big fan of golf, not at all, this is gold, this is amazing. thanks so much for putting me on man!

[@ask4tj]

Don't forget he went and competed in the world long drive championship

[@TeamAllHail]

By far the best yet! Let’s gooo Frank!!!

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Appreciate you my guy 🍻

[@solenvy]

The cult of Bryson.

[@PicoRiveraCalifornia]

I've honestly enjoyed your short form content, but man, the long form content you put out is simply amazing.

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Thanks my friend

[@rjcraig6302]

Dude I appreciate your breadth of coverage of sports, it makes someone like me who tries his best to keep up with all sports happy :)

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Thanks man. I have NFL and Boxing coming soon

[@armaan1274]

Always revitalizing the sport. Great video as always, love to see the week to week uploads 😋

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Much appreciated my friend

[@MJ-er5ll]

Awesome video, love Bryson and how hard he works, and your videos are amazing as well

[@NewocAR]

Great video, thank you for making it.

[@pasqualemaurici3503]

Frank love these long form videos! I loved the shorts and was always interested in them so glad your doing long form now. Could you do any on the nfl or nhl by chance?

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

I will soon

[@DN4AGDX]

I use Cobra one length irons and jumbo grips because of this guy. Been a fan of his back when he was using Edel irons. Glad to see em getting the love he deserves!

[@probbins2]

Love your stuff, keep posting 🔥♥

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

🤝

[@GabeDavisProductions]

Great video man! This reminds me of the I Hate Christian Laettener ESPN 30 for 30. The Hate list was great! More like this please.

[@adamtoth3611]

Every person deserves the right to change and show change

[@4g63mark]

You forgot to mention Bryson shooting a 58. That was an ENORMOUS moment in golf history

[@brodyhill3493]

Huge Bryson fan. I embraced him as a villain of the game and now he’s the man. Love the come up

[@Brooks_Cannon_5]

Love the Video Man!!! I am a big Bryson fan now and I think starting a KZbin channel was a great idea on his part. Wish he was with the PGA, but I still love the guy!

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Thanks Brooks

[@newsogn5148]

His KZbin channel is really helpful, I also like the way he plays and thinks as I am similar, I’ve started golfing a lot more since finding his KZbin channel I like to hit the ball far and I feel a renewed sense that is good and fun

[@timmyotoole6063]

hahaha i was out of the game for many years so never saw a lot of this. referencing a singular fire ant that "scrummed up" hoping for lie relief is hysterical

[@eastondouglas6386]

One of the best videos I have watched in a WHILE. Keep up the great work Rhino

[@lukebaker4538]

i fell in love with the bloke from his long drive stint thought it was crazy watching a person hit the ball that far, i didn't have a care for what he did outside of it. Definitely a guy just trying to enjoy the game he loves, playing whether it was a way people liked or not. i liked him for him not what others wanted me to like or dislike him for.

[@christiandgreat8127]

This show how powerful media is, so when you heard something on the news always think and check if its true or not.

[@dinglbarry1275]

I had never seen the Decahmbo rope incident, but that's one of the most melodramatic things I've ever seen.

[@theneighborhoodmentors9347]

ive always been a bryson fan due to his nerdy nature and youtube presence. Its good to see him back in the spotlight for good reasons

[@focus1215]

Great job unc keep cooking up and please make a video about the nfl😭🙏🏻

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Aaron Rodgers. Soon.

[@focus1215]

@@FrankMichaelSmith HOORAY

[@timshrum4064]

Great video!

[@vincentbai2163]

Love it. Definition of toughness, in all senses of the word

[@Jac_526]

I just love your points you state the facts and not bs great video 👏

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Thanks Jac

[@DogeManYeet]

I have always liked Bryson even before his redemption tour, but seeing Rory lose like that was heartbreaking. Also I love the newer long form content!

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Much appreciated. Every week

[@trotcodg]

New to golf and didn’t see the bad side of him. I fucking love Bryson. So hard not to like his KZbin vids helping beginners and then see him go out and win a major. Will be rooting for him for every major from now on

[@CD-cu9yr]

You the goat frank love what your doing with your content and 5 card draw

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Thanks my guy. More to come

[@gonephishin5357]

His youtube channel doesn't get enough love here. I became aware of him through Good Good videos and there's a lot of GREAT HELPFUL golf info in his channel. I don't want to write a book here, but I will tell you his explained approach to a few aspects of the game have helped me immensely. He seems genuine, loves the game, and just wants to be as good as he can be.

[@atamagashock]

No doubt, his KZbin channel is what opened the eyes of many people, to see the real side of him. This was a good video, but he makes it sound like Brysons “turn around” just started in April. I personally never had an issue with him, did I find the slow play annoying…absolutely, but over all I think the media made him the villain. But his redemption I guess really started a few years ago. People forget he’s only 30 years old. He was a kid when most of that dumb shit was going on. What changed him was maturity, the passing of his father, and KZbin. It just so happened that he’s been playing lights out since Augusta this year, but the number one factor is 100% his channel, because people can form their own opinions from it, rather than how the media takes a person and makes them a villain or a hero, regardless if they actually are

[@Carefreeblues]

Come back from what? He never went away, before the 2nd US Open win, he was still regularly finishing top 10 in major events.

[@g-tech3113]

Fantastic video - well done. Certainly encouraging for those who don't fit the mold, showing you can do things on your own terms, grow as a person, and still find respect in others eyes

[@thehopper9645]

Met Bryson earlier this year. He’s an even better person than people think he is.

[@chazf2-watch164]

So basically, we can thank brooks for his comeback

[@alexkravserious]

Those custom Irons you showed in the video were Fowlers, not Bryson’s

[@tylertheriot8922]

I think KZbin help him out so much. He is very amazing to watch play golf and he gets some really good guest. His training vids help out a lot too.

[@visarma9673]

Get a STOW STICK. Made a difference in my game…

[@Lptremblay9]

Forgot the part when he lead the masters for two round and tied for 6 on Sunday in the season opener

[@Sacho14]

I’m probably gonna use this as a try not to laugh💀

[@ShiftyTribes]

I like everything the guy does golf wise, i love a pro that isnt extremely boring and does their own thing and sticks to their own way of playing despite people disliking them, and I like seeing him win. That said, everything I see of him, he just seems like a really awkward guy to interact with that i could imagine rubbing myself the wrong way playing a round with him. I dont think hes a bad person at heart, just very single mindedly focused on golf, terrible social intelligence, really bad cognitive empathy to the point I genuinely think he might be firmly on the spectrum. I am definitely a fan though and love the unique approach and personality he brings to the game, the good and bad of it.

[@charlesbond4413]

I’ve always liked Bryson. He’s always been a straight shooter, not hiding his feelings or issues. I couldn’t be happier that others are watching his play and not siding with the media which tried to make him a bad guy. Sure he’s grown, but he is the same guy. If Tiger got the treatment Bryson got, he’d be the most hated player. Of course, that is deserved. Tiger is always out for Tiger, no team in Tiger’s world.

[@Campeon99]

yo frank, this is unrelated, but how do you feel about the US being knocked out the Copa America? and the ref in the Uruguay match? I’m curious

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

Extremely disappointed. We're lucky we don't have to qualify for the World Cup

[@add1cted2l3arning]

Credit to the hat change imo

[@duncanbarker2116]

Great video. Keep up the great work. Always growing!

[@dash7657]

When will solo survivor come back? But anyway, Great job, FMS, thanks for all the amazing effort you put into your videos and for the awesome games that you provide for us.

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

I'm running a test tonight. Join in solosurvivor.co

[@deanhays6115]

Coming in late to golf, I've only seen what a gentleman and scholar Bryson is I think it's great how analytical he is about his game Watch his youtube channel and enjoy the LIV golf format He and LIV are bringing golf to the people

[@one-to-one-ratio]

Ever notice how theres in all of life where people bash young people for being immature.. its almost like maturity comes with age 😂😂

[@timmyotoole6063]

4:50 is so freaking funny

[@brandonroberts5058]

Well made. The Brooks eye roll happened at the 2021 PGA at Kiawah won by Phil

[@sarahotis2722]

How far do you think the Eagles can go this year also great vid

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

no reason they can't win the NFC

[@jacoblevy1868]

That pga championship where brooks rolled his eyss was 2021 not 2020 and at kiawah island not harding park

[@Jfchild]

Brooks is such a tool.

[@geno816]

I've always liked Bryson. One of my favorites. Akshay, Bryson, Brooks.

[@gregmckee2772]

Everyone should just take a step back and remember Phil was beloved by the people but some of the stories of how he treated people when the cameras were off circulated for 2 decades before the rest of the world finally caught on. What are the chances Brson has changed? I hope he has, and life is in the right perspective for him. We all want golf to come back together. The question is will the public get sick of it if they see it week in and week out. 4 times a year to have Bryson being Bryson may be the perfect amount for all I know!

[@famousjameis9254]

are you going to make any more nba videos

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

definitely

[@Solitonyc]

Well done! At times Bryson made it hard to like him, or admit that I liked him. But now I love to cheer him on, especially in the faces of my friends who still staunchly hate him and bet against him at their peril!!!!

[@CardinalsLover1]

I’ve been a fan since 2016 when he signed my flag as a kid

[@notsammyj190]

last thing i expected was a clip of this man on fortnite😭

[@v1rotatev230]

Good good and KZbin golf saved his reputation. Showed he really was a super cool dude

[@lifestylelizzie]

The KZbin channel was the best thing he did for himself. I love his channel

[@slad836]

Wow not even a fan of golf but this was throughly entertaining

[@Guti23]

He’s really growing

[@TTVlebronpookie]

Hey I remember you made a video a while back about the effects of turf on nfl players but did you also know that it causes more head injuries because there is nothing to cushion the fall? Maybe make a long form video on this and the many other factors. Love your work!!!

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

I like that idea. It's ridiculous that the NFL cheaps out

[@TTVlebronpookie]

@@FrankMichaelSmithhonestly, and they influence high schools and colleges to use turf also

[@isambo400]

Brooks cannot hide his love for Bryson

[@scottttym]

Comeback? He has been awesome always.

[@LukeL685]

I personally don’t like his golf style, but I respect him for who he is.

[@jerseyking1367]

Why did Bryson get rid of the flat cap? If the US Open was being played at the same place where his golf hero won, doesn’t it make sense to wear the flat cap as a tribute to his hero’s greatest victory?

[@Solitonyc]

Flat caps lack proper spacing for sponsorship branding. Tribute only goes so far. But he did manage to put it on for a minute after the end of his victory round during the interview.

[@mattcorcoran7082]

Branding

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Had to represent his Crushers LIV team and organization

[@dorothygale1104]

Payne Stewart was such an idol to Bryson that next to a Payne Stewart pin that Bryson wore on his cap during the US Open was a Net Jet promo logo. Given that Payne Stewart died in private plane accident, a person would have to be totally tone deaf to commemorate Payne Stewart alongside promoting Net Jets. Before Bryson’s image comeback he never once talked about wearing the flat cap in honor of Payne Stewart. Honoring Ben Hogan was always Bryson’s stated reason for wearing the flat cap.

[@MrBarrynicholas]

These so called ignorant pundits are an embarrassment. Bryson is probably the most liked player in golf today.

[@davidrodriguez2366]

😂😂😂 fire ants 😂😂😂 I play with a guy that I think carries a bottle of them every time he has a bad lie, Fire ants show up 😒 🤔 😂😂😂

[@JohnMorris-yl4hk]

Pretty sure the interview is the 2021 at kiawah pga not the 2020 pga

[@jacksongreen5614]

Have had the fortune of meeting and working with bryson since he came onto the tour. Was always so sad about the hate he got because getting to know him and his intentions this is what he’s always been like. Just misunderstood until now

[@usmanfarooq96]

Can you lower the music over the interviews, can make it difficult to hear

[@JohnMorris-yl4hk]

Several errors in the video. Overall decent 6.8/10

[@aaryanmehta5263]

Bryson has always made golf interesting, he feels like the McGregor of golf

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

You have to single handedly move the needle to be McGregor. Only Tiger does that.

[@Hhbdr]

No one "Tacks on" 40 lbs. not believable. Same w Tiger.

[@Masterx-lm1em]

The Bryce Harper of golf

[@jlutz63]

I can say I am a fan of of BD but before I wasn’t really too sure but when he made his KZbin channel it showed me his true colors and I’m for it.

[@robertlinell8467]

i love Bryson he is my 2 favorit golfer, tiger 1 Bryson 2 and 3 Åberg

[@TyXt66]

With him going to jail I would have thought that he could have showed up in an inmate suit😂 He did good in just curious how it went that fast

[@FrankMichaelSmith]

that's scottie