Golf pro Bryson DeChambeau is known for his quick wit, and he recently shared a laugh with Rory McIlroy before a special event. The two were practicing together for the Crypto. com Showdown on TNT, where DeChambeau playfully joked about McIlroy’s tough loss in the U. S. Open last year. McIlroy had mentioned wanting to challenge DeChambeau over the loss, but DeChambeau replied with a humorous comment: “To be fair, you kind of did it to yourself. ” This friendly ribbing brought laughter from the crowd. McIlroy's defeat had been a tough one, missing short putts on the last two holes. DeChambeau sealed his victory with an impressive bunker shot.

Despite ongoing tensions between the PGA Tour and the new LIV Golf league, events like this one bring the top players together. McIlroy, from the PGA Tour, will face off against DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka, both from LIV Golf, in an 18-hole match at Shadow Creek Golf Club. The event will have different formats, including four-balls, foursomes, and singles.

The golf world has been divided since LIV Golf emerged, with many stars, including DeChambeau and Koepka, leaving the PGA Tour. Recently, there’s been a significant agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, which backs LIV Golf. This deal could signal a potential end to the division in the golf world. McIlroy sees events like this showdown as a positive step forward, aiming to bring the best players together more often.

Golf Stars Face Off: DeChambeau and McIlroy’s Friendly Banter

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