Golf fans are praising Bryson DeChambeau for calling out a man who stole a golf ball from a young child during the PGA Championship.
The 30-year-old, who fell one shot short of Xander Schauffele for the win on Sunday, threw his ball to a child standing against the rope as he walked to the No. 10 tee.
In a fan video posted on X, An adult was seen grabbing the ball before the child could catch it.
As he began to run away, DeChambeau turned and approached the group of fans.
‘Hi Hi Hi! Give that ball back,” he shouted.
Bryson DeChambeau scolded a man who stole a ball from a child during the PGA Championship
DeChambeau turned and approached the group of fans after an adult grabbed the ball
‘Hi Hi Hi! Give that ball back,” he shouted, much to the delight of other fans
The man eventually complied and returned the golf ball to the ecstatic young fan.
“This is why Bryson is the man of the people,” one fan commented on the clip.
‘This is amazing. A hero the child will remember forever,” said another.
A third person wrote: ‘Not many tour professionals would do that. Kudos to Bryson!’
Another added: ‘Actions like this just make you smile and wish the man good luck. He’s really good for the game at the moment.”
The 30-year-old fell one shot short of Xander Schauffele for the win at Kentucky on Sunday
However, DeChambeau was quick to praise his rival on winning his first major championship
DeChambeau was also praised for his sportsmanship after Schauffele captured his first major championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
“That’s class,” commentator Jim Nantz said during the CBS broadcast as the SMU alum congratulated Schauffele on the win.
“DeChambeau comes over to give him a nod, a congratulatory handshake,” Nantz added.
He also addressed Schauffele at a press conference, telling reporters he was “proud of Xander for finally getting the job done.”
“I mean, he’s a great golfer and now a well-deserved major champion. He played well for a long time. Played against him as a junior. It’s cool to see him. Not only is he just a great person, he’s also an incredible golfer, and it shows this week. Super happy for him,” DeChambeau said.