Brooks Koepka Calls Out Bryson DeChambeau at LIV Golf Semis

Brooks Koepka has called out Bryson DeChambeau for avoiding a direct matchup at the LIV Golf Semifinals and described him as a “strange cat.” The five-time major winner did not hold back after DeChambeau chose not to face him head-to-head in the  Miami Team Championship on Saturday, reigniting one of golf’s most talked-about rivalries.

Koepka Labels DeChambeau “Strange Cat”

The Semifinals format allowed team captains to set up matchups, giving fans the chance to see blockbuster pairings. Many expected Koepka, captain of Smash GC, to face DeChambeau, captain of Crushers GC. Koepka even placed himself as his team’s top singles player, seemingly anticipating that showdown. Instead, DeChambeau put his teammate Anirban Lahiri against Koepka, while he took on Talor Gooch.

The Semifinals represented a chance to reignite the rivalry on the course for many fans. A head-to-head match between Koepka and DeChambeau could have provided a dramatic highlight in a team event that thrives on drama. Instead, the matchup was avoided, leaving Koepka openly questioning DeChambeau’s mindset.

That decision frustrated Koepka, who later questioned DeChambeau’s choice and argued that DeChambeau had robbed fans of the battle they wanted to see. “I don’t know what the thinking was behind that,” Koepka said. “I’d probably say the people would want to see that. I don’t know what he is afraid of. It’s just kind of… he beats his own drum, so he is a strange cat.”

Koepka and DeChambeau Continue Rivalry

The rivalry between Koepka and DeChambeau has been one of golf’s biggest storylines over the past five years. It began on the PGA Tour, when the two frequently clashed over comments, mannerisms, and competitive tensions. Their back-and-forths often spilled into press conferences and social media, making them headline figures even off the course. The move to LIV Golf has not cooled things down, and this latest incident shows the rivalry is still very much alive.