Was watching one of the talking heads show on GC yesterday and they were saying that most of the tour players consider him a nice guy. They were also going down the list of all his top 10 finishes and saying that he deserves to be on the Ryder Cup team.
DeChambles
It's commonly accepted that the Ryder Cup is an emotionally-charged event with tons of pressure, some of the best and most seasoned Ryder Cuppers over the years have stated that it goes well above and beyond the stressors of that of a major championship.
As much potential as he has, yet based on his bipolar-like emotional mannerisms - he's still a ways away from having the type of mental control to handle that degree of pressure imo. They'd be doing this kid a favor if they didn't consider him.
The last thing he needs at this juncture of his career is more stress and scrutiny.
Give him some time to figure things out.
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I always figured Bryson's ultra analytical approach meant he's a d!ck. This incident is proof. 
Not a good look for him. He took the spotlight away from the guy winning his first event in 17 years or so. Gary Player has said that Jack Nicklaus was the best loser by the way he handled himself when he lost. With so much money on the line with sponsorships etc. you'd think it would be a no brainer how to act. I guess not.
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Sneakylong That is my sentiment as well. I know that the tournament was Bryson's to win, but when he didn't, the least he could do is gather himself and give the winner a hearty congratulations. If someone in his group wasn't the winner it would be a little more understandable, but when the winner is right there with you and you don't take the time for congratulations it is a very bad look, unless the guy was celebrating and trash talking him while he was slinging shots into the pond.
johnnydoom unless the guy was celebrating and trash talking him while he was slinging shots into the pond.
That might start to happen now...
Many people feel that engineers are odd ducks, but as an engineer I can tell you that physics majors are the whack jobs....I say this as kindly as possible.
I sort of like that this kid uses single length irons and has memorized a book like The Golfing Machine, but a guy like that is probably never going to win over a crowd like Arnold or Phil. Usually you lock a physicist in the lab and let them go; you don't let them loose in the public lol.
Once BD figures out he does not need to act that way when things go awry, he'll be better off. Figure out a better way to release frustration and anger. If he cannot, then at least don't do it on camera. In this day in age the negative press will continue to pile on.....and take a life if its own in many instances.....ie his gear is a gimmick, he can't play, he's nuts, etc etc.
JeffTilley
Well since he has been on tour for about two minutes vs Woods 20 some years I would think he might get worse instead of better. He is not my cup of tea and never will be. Don't know why I just can't warm up to this guy, but he is just too much to take.
Maybe part of the problem is you drink tea out of a cup. Jk.
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PA-PLAYA As much potential as he has, yet based on his bipolar-like emotional mannerisms - he's still a ways away from having the type of mental control to handle that degree of pressure imo. They'd be doing this kid a favor if they didn't consider him.
If Hunter Mayhan was in tears over a chubbed chip shot, I can't imaging what Bryson would do in the same situation. Head explode? This game requires a HUGE ability to manage expectations and emotionally recover from bad shots. He has neither right now. He may have a short career.
JeffTilley
Funny, but I only drink coffee.
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It wouldn't be good to put him in that situation. Not right now. Wouldn't be fair to him at the moment.
I'd just like to see him smile a bit more, not be so critical of himself, so stressed out. I've watched several rounds this season where he was a big part of the coverage, playing well! and yet he just didn't seem like he enjoyed it.
He would not be the PGA's poster child for growing the game, not based on how miserable he seems much of the time, even when he's doing okay.
All I know is that if I ever look up and see Bryson in the bell tower, I'm taking cover.
KCee Many people feel that engineers are odd ducks, but as an engineer I can tell you that physics majors are the whack jobs....I say this as kindly as possible.
I sort of like that this kid uses single length irons and has memorized a book like The Golfing Machine, but a guy like that is probably never going to win over a crowd like Arnold or Phil. Usually you lock a physicist in the lab and let them go; you don't let them loose in the public lol.
So, so true.
I work with both and can agree wholeheartedly.
Although, there are the occasional wacky engineer who shouldn't be out in public either.
As simple as he tries to make his swing, every time I see it I think went it goes South he's in trouble. He won't be able to correct it.
He is a 2 time PGA winner and he lives in Clovis, CA, WTF?