Is Bryson DeChambeau Treated Unfairly? | Phil Mickelson & The Open Ep. 26
Episode 26 is packed with golf, behind the scenes stories, and some spirited discussion.
We kick things off by looking back at Destiny's experience competing in the 2026 U.S. Junior Girls Championship at Old Chatham Golf Club. From battling illness all week to experiencing the incredible atmosphere of a USGA championship, we share what it was really like inside one of junior golf's biggest events.
We also discuss Bryson DeChambeau's performance at The Open Championship and ask whether the criticism he continues to receive is actually deserved. Is Bryson simply different, or are fans and the media holding him to a different standard?
We also dive into Phil Mickelson's complicated legacy, the challenges that come with fame, and how character matters far more than trophies.
Later in the episode we talk about:
Behind the scenes at the U.S. Junior Girls Championship
Preparing for the U.S. Women's Amateur
The importance of elite short game practice
Why golfers practice the wrong things
Equipment review plans for the channel
New rewards program coming to Short Game
Golf leagues and upcoming events
Weather in Texas
Politics, election integrity, and term limits
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Episode 26
02:05 Inside the U.S. Junior Girls Championship
11:20 Preparing for the U.S. Women's Amateur
17:30 Jehu's golf update and upcoming tournaments
20:15 Bryson DeChambeau at The Open Championship
26:10 Phil Mickelson's legacy and public perception
33:10 Practicing with purpose and improving your short game
39:40 New projects at Short Game and YouTube plans
43:20 Texas weather and recent flooding
46:05 Politics, election integrity, and term limits
51:20 Final thoughts
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