EXPOSED đź”´ Bryson DeChambeau Faces 3-Stroke Penalty and Forfeits $798,000 in Prize Money After Shocking Cheating Scandal at The Masters 2025
Augusta, GA – April 14, 2025 – The golf world is reeling from a bombshell scandal at The Masters 2025, where fan-favorite and LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau has been slapped with a devastating 3-stroke penalty and stripped of his $798,000 prize money following allegations of cheating on the hallowed grounds of Augusta National.
The controversy erupted during the final round on Sunday, as DeChambeau, who was in contention for the coveted Green Jacket, was accused of using an illegal device hidden in his golf glove. According to sources close to the tournament, eagle-eyed officials noticed unusual behavior at the par-3 12th hole, part of the infamous Amen Corner. DeChambeau’s ball, which landed in a treacherous bunker, miraculously “rolled” out onto the green with what witnesses described as “unnatural precision.”
After a heated investigation, Augusta National’s rules committee claimed to have uncovered a microchip embedded in DeChambeau’s glove, allegedly designed to manipulate ball movement with a subtle electromagnetic pulse. “This is a grave violation of the spirit of the game,” said Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley in a press conference. “The Masters upholds the highest standards of integrity, and we had no choice but to enforce a 3-stroke penalty.”
The penalty dropped DeChambeau from a tied-fifth finish to outside the top 20, costing him his entire $798,000 prize money payout. Fans took to social media in a frenzy, with #BrysonCheats trending worldwide. Some supporters defended the golfer, calling the accusations “absurd” and blaming Augusta’s strict rules, while others branded him a “disgrace to golf.”
DeChambeau, known for his scientific approach to the game, vehemently denied the allegations. “This is an outrageous witch hunt!” he told reporters after the round, visibly furious. “I’ve spent my career pushing boundaries, but I’d never stoop to cheating. That glove? It’s just high-tech moisture-wicking fabric! I’m appealing this to the highest golf authorities—mark my words.”
The scandal has reignited debates about technology in golf and the growing tension between traditionalists and modern players like DeChambeau, who has often clashed with the establishment. Sources say the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are now in talks to review equipment regulations to prevent future controversies.
As the dust settles on one of the most dramatic Masters in recent memory, questions linger: Will DeChambeau’s reputation recover? And what does this mean for the future of golf’s most prestigious tournament? Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds