Bryson DeChambeau didn’t wait for Bethpage. He brought the Ryder Cup heat straight to the red carpet.
At the Happy Gilmore 2 premiere in New York, Bryson delivered what might be the first true volley in the 2025 Ryder Cup rivalry — aimed squarely at Rory McIlroy. With cameras rolling and fans watching, he cracked a smile and said it: “I’ll be chirping in his ear this time.”
It was playful, sure. But anyone who’s followed these two knows — this one’s personal.
Bryson’s Trash Talk Came Dressed as a Joke
The quote dropped during a PEOPLE magazine interview outside AMC Lincoln Square Theatre on July 22. Bryson DeChambeau, dressed more for entertainment than tee times, spoke casually but with intent:
“Now, if we go up against each other, you can be sure of it. I’ll get into his ear a little bit.”
Laughter followed, but the subtext wasn’t missed — Bryson wasn’t just there to smile for the cameras. He’s stoking the fire early, and everyone knew who he was aiming at.
For fans who’ve watched the icy tension between these two grow since Silence-gate at Augusta, the message landed loud and clear: If they’re paired at Bethpage, it’s war.
A History That’s Hardly Cold
This isn’t a one-off chirp. The Bryson-Rory rivalry has layers:
- At the 2024 U.S. Open, Bryson beat Rory in a gut-wrenching finish after McIlroy missed two short putts late.
- At the 2025 Masters, paired in the final round, Bryson told the media Rory “didn’t say a word to me all day.” Rory shrugged that off: “We were trying to win the Masters. I’m not going to try to be his mate out there.”
- In the months since, they’ve thrown shade in interviews, on practice ranges, and even during exhibition events.
So while the line on the red carpet had a smile attached, it wasn’t just banter — it was branding. Bryson wants this showdown. And he knows it’ll sell.
“I’ll be chirping in his ear this time.” — Bryson DeChambeau
Said it with a grin. Meant every word of it.
Fans Split: “Rent-Free” or “Real Talk”?
Online, reaction was instant — and divided.
- GolfWRX, GolfMagic, and Outkick ran with the story within hours, calling it everything from “trash talk” to “must-watch drama.”
- On Reddit and Instagram, fans clashed over whether Bryson was “just being a content king” or trying too hard to be relevant.
- A TikTok repost of the clip passed 500k views within 24 hours — a mix of laughing emojis and eye rolls in the comments.
Team USA captain Keegan Bradley confirmed Bryson’s spot on the U.S. team, brushing aside any doubts even if his ranking slips.
Rory, however? Silent so far. Which only adds to the tension.
Bethpage Awaits — But the Chirping’s Already Started
Bethpage Black isn’t until late September, but Bryson’s not waiting for tee times. He’s starting the mind games now — from movie premieres to microphones.
Whether McIlroy bites or brushes it off, the golf world will be watching. Because if these two meet in singles on Sunday?
Forget the golf. We’re tuning in for the noise.