Bryson DeChambeau’s Phantom Hat Tip at Masters Absolutely Loved by Golf Fans

Andy Nesbitt | Apr 12, 2024

Apr 11, 2024; Augusta, Georgia, USA; Bryson DeChambeau takes a breath as he approaches the 18th green. / Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network

Bryson DeChambeau has been at the top of his game at the 2024 Masters thus far, and he's also been at the top of the leaderboard after shooting an opening round 7-under, 65 at Augusta National.

One moment from the end of his first round on Thursday was absolutely loved by golf fans watching the broadcast. In case you missed it, DeChambeau was walking up the 18th fairway without his hat on when he appeared to go to tip his cap, only to realize he wasn't wearing it.

Check out this move by DeChambeau, a former U.S. Open champ who is trying to win his first Masters:

Bryson going full-on hatless walk up 18 on a Thursday then forgetting he took his hat off before the imaginary hat tip. SCENES! pic.twitter.com/xeItUY37Kr

— Mark Harris (@itismarkharris) April 12, 2024

Fans had reactions:

Best clip from #THEMASTERS so far 😂

Did he style it out? https://t.co/lDdEzMpJLw

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) April 12, 2024

I wanted to hate but this is absolutely something I would do. https://t.co/5QlqjeDuEr

— Angie Smith (@angiemaesmithh) April 12, 2024

I do this all the time after I play a round of golf. Go to touch my hat for at least the next 2 hours after and it’s not there. So embarrassing every time https://t.co/cq1h7UIoWK

— Alex Raver (@AlexGolfs1992) April 12, 2024

I need this gooober on tour again asap, this sport needs someone to make fun of https://t.co/ZKlnWtLvmC

— Muad’Dib (Payton Pritchard) (@SixTipz) April 12, 2024

As someone who does this about 3 times a day it’s no big deal and also god I hope nobody notices when I do it cuz WOW https://t.co/zvfFGMfCT0

— Michael Danley (@WhiteIverSauce) April 12, 2024

Love this out of Bryson. Such a class move with the imaginary hat tip https://t.co/71sOIj6WAE

— Dave Sphinx (@SphinxDave) April 12, 2024

This is totally me walking up 18 at Augusta. https://t.co/EZJr4iQG2x

— Matt (@MSW0102) April 12, 2024