Gary Player gives his unfiltered opinion on fellow Trump ally Bryson DeChambeau
Gary Player gives his unfiltered opinion on fellow Trump ally Bryson DeChambeau
Jarrod Castillo Thu, September 3, 2026 at 9:12 PM UTC
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Gary Player had high praise for Bryson DeChambeau, another Donald Trump ally (Image: Getty)
Gary Player had high praise for fellow Donald Trump ally Bryson DeChambeau.
Both Player, the South African golf legend, and DeChambeau are close with the president, having spent time with Trump in recent years. The two were also guests of the president in the Oval Office when Trump reintroduced the Presidential Fitness Test, with Player and DeChambeau competing in a push-up contest.
Now, the 90-year-old praised what DeChambeau has accomplished in his career, after previously criticizing the 32-year-old and LIV Golf as a whole.
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"An inspiration," Player said of DeChambeau during a recent appearance on the LIV Golf star's YouTube channel.
"What an asset this man is to golf. It's so good to see. I've been a professional golfer for almost 75 years. To see the way he goes about things, it's so encouraging."
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Player and DeChambeau are allies of Trump (Image: Getty)
Player's message is in a decidedly different tone from what he previously thought of the star and LIV Golf as a whole. After initially being critical of the breakaway league, he delivered a glowing endorsement when the circuit debuted in his native South Africa.
After DeChambeau won the event in Steyn City, with a reported attendance exceeding 100,000 over four days, Player took a moment to congratulate the American and the league as a whole for how it presented golf and for bringing out the fans in his home country.
"Many congratulations to Bryson DeChambeau on a magnificent and thrilling victory here in South Africa!" his post on social media began. "What a spectacle for the game of golf.
"To watch two of the world's finest competitors going head-to-head in a playoff is exactly the kind of drama that lifts our sport and captivates fans at the course and around the globe.
"But I must say, it fills my heart with tremendous pride to see South Africa hosting such a world-class event. This is a nation with a deep love for the game, a country that has produced champions, and a place where the spirit of golf runs strong. To showcase our beautiful land, our passionate supporters, and our rich golfing heritage on the world stage is something truly special.
"I was also delighted to see the Southern Guards perform so admirably, coming so close to securing the team title. They represented themselves and South Africa with great distinction. Just as the Nedbank Golf Challenge does, I have no doubt this event will also help inspire the next generation of young South Africans to pick up a club and dream big."
Source: “AOL Sports”
