The Bryson DeChambeau-Brooks Koepka feud continued Friday at the rain-delayed Memorial — and Koepka isn’t even here.
DeChambeau endured a good number of taunts, yells and jabs from gallery members at Muirfield Village Golf Club, leading security personnel to eject approximately 10 spectators.
The reigning U.S. Open champion was hit with numerous cries of “Go Brooks,” or “Brooksie” throughout the long day that saw him play 33 holes due to the suspended first round, most of the comments stemming from an interview of Koepka at the PGA Championship that was leaked last month.
“Oh, they weren’t taunts at all, it was flattering,” DeChambeau said after shooting even-par 72 in the second round. “I think it’s absolutely flattering what they’re doing. They can keep calling me that all day if they want to, I’ve got no issue with it. When you look at it, to most people it’s they think it’s a distraction, but I grew up learning how to deal with that stuff and I honestly thought it was flattering.”
