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...

        MidwayJ I always figured Bryson's ultra analytical approach meant he's a d!ck. This incident is proof

        I'll respond to this after I take some time to digest your words very carefully.

          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.

                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.

                    sdandrea1

                    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.

                      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?

                          pellmell
                          There are some really nice homes in Clovis. Not a lot of golf around though, but he travels to play, obviously.

                          Born in Modesto, not far from me.

                            25 days later

                            I love watching the shot-tracer on his approaches.....really all these guys.....it's like a heat seeking missile to the pin. Amazing how dialed in these guys are.

                            Gonna be really interesting with him on the Ryder Cup team!

                              sdandrea1 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?

                              I think his hat is made from a hybrid fabric made of carbon fiber and spandex and is explosion proof. The fabric materials is why it is referred to as a "CS" hat. 😜