Bryson DeChambeau Criticizes LIV Mexico City Golf Course

The LIV Golf star went viral for his on-course complaints about the course conditions.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:53am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a golfer's swing deconstructed into overlapping planes of green, orange, and blue, conceptually representing the fractured state of the LIV Golf league.Bryson DeChambeau's complaints about the LIV Mexico City course conditions expose the ongoing challenges facing the upstart golf league.Augusta Today

Bryson DeChambeau was caught on camera publicly criticizing the golf course conditions during his round at the LIV Golf event in Mexico City. The former major champion was heard complaining about the 'destroyed grass' and 'rough' playing surfaces, drawing criticism from fans on social media.

Why it matters

DeChambeau's outspoken criticism of the course conditions highlights the ongoing challenges facing the upstart LIV Golf league, which has faced scrutiny over the quality of its tournament venues and organization. As LIV Golf continues to compete with the PGA Tour for top talent, player complaints about course setups could undermine the league's credibility.

The details

During his opening round at the LIV Mexico City event, cameras captured DeChambeau voicing his displeasure with the golf course, saying 'You got destroyed grass... oh, this is rough' and 'Guys, this is what we're playing on apparently!' DeChambeau struggled to a one-over par score through his first 27 holes, putting him in a tie for 31st place. This came just days after a disappointing missed cut at The Masters, where DeChambeau had entered as one of the pre-tournament favorites.

  • DeChambeau made his critical comments about the course conditions during his opening round on Thursday, April 18, 2026.
  • Through his first 27 holes spanning Thursday and Friday, DeChambeau shot one-over par.

The players

Bryson DeChambeau

A former major champion and one of the biggest stars to defect from the PGA Tour to the LIV Golf league.

Club de Golf Chapultepec

The golf course in Mexico City that hosted the LIV Golf event where DeChambeau criticized the playing conditions.

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What’s next

DeChambeau will look to bounce back in the next round of the LIV Mexico City event as he continues his pursuit of a third straight individual victory, a feat that has never been accomplished in LIV Golf history.

The takeaway

DeChambeau's vocal criticism of the golf course conditions at the LIV Mexico City event underscores the ongoing challenges facing the upstart league as it competes with the PGA Tour. Player complaints about venue quality could undermine LIV's credibility, even as it continues to lure top talent with lucrative contracts.