“He’s nowhere near #1”; “He’s better than Scottie Scheffler” – Fans divided as Bryson DeChambeau reacts positively to ‘best player’ claims

Fans on social media have reacted to Bryson DeChambeau's positive response to claims that he is the "best player in the world." The American golfer recently won the 2024 US Open and jumped to number ten in the Official World Golf Rankings.

Before winning the US Open, DeChambeau secured a spot within the top 10 on the leaderboard of the last two Majors. Following his win at the US Open, DeChambeau opened up about his performance at the Major.

When asked about being the best player in the world, he responded positively, saying, "It's not for me to decide." He further stated that he was there to play the best golf, and his focus was only on his matches.

Nuclr Golf shared Bryson DeChambeau's comment on "Best in the world" on its X (formerly Twitter) account.

“Am I the best player in the world? It’s not for me to decide, I’m just going to go out there and play the best golf I possibly can and try to get that darn ball in the hole quicker than anyone else…. I’m not going to put a label or a title on myself, that’s not what I do. I’m here to play the best golf I can and inspire others and give people some great entertainment.”

However, fans in the comments section had varied opinions. People compared him to current World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and expressed their views on his performance.

"I’ve decided. Yes he’s better than Scottie rn," wrote a fan.

"Hilarious. He’s nowhere near #1," jotted another fan.

Some stated that Xander Schauffele, who won the 2024 PGA Championship, and Scottie Scheffler, winner of the 2024 Masters, have been playing better than DeChambeau.

"Scottie and arguably Xander have played better golf than him this year," commented another fan.

"The US open results would say he is currently the US Champion and best player until next year," yet another fan commented.

Here are more fan reactions:

Fans' reaction (Image via X/@NUCLRGOLF)

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How did Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler play in 2024?

Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau have been phenomenal with their game in 2024. Both have played exceptionally well on their respective circuits.

Scheffler has won five PGA Tour events this season and currently ranks number one in the world. He also won the first Major of the year at the Masters in April.

Meanwhile, Bryson DeChambeau did not win any events on the LIV Golf tour in 2024, but he has been impressive in the Majors. This year, he played in eight LIV Golf tournaments and recorded four top-10 finishes. His best result on the circuit was fourth place at the Jeddah event. In the Majors, he placed T6 at the Masters, was the runner-up at the PGA Championship, and won the US Open.