You can be a big name in the sports industry, but when it comes to crowd favorites, one must look carefully before leaping. Jim Nantz is one of the biggest analysts. From the NFL to golf, Nantz dissects and gives out his unfiltered opinion. He has even covered the coveted Masters. But before he could brace up for another stint at Augusta, one of his comments about Bryson DeChambeau landed him in hot water.
“I have to confess, I have not seen Bryson hit a single shot this year. … All I can go off of is the YouTube videos I’ve watched with my son,” Nantz said, speaking on a recent CBS Sports Masters call.
Well, the golf analyst might have made the comments in good humor. But it soon spread like wildfire. After all, despite all the controversies, there is no denying that LIV Golf is home to two of the best golfers in the world, namely, Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. Thus, not watching even a single shot of DeChambeau makes Nantz lack credibility and depth as a golf critic.
Jim Nantz, speaking on the CBS Sports Masters preview call, asked about Bryson DeChambeau’s form heading into Augusta
“I have to confess, I have not seen Bryson hit a single shot this year. … All I can go off of is the YouTube videos I’ve watched with my son.”
— David Rumsey (@_DavidRumsey) March 30, 2026
Especially when DeChambeau’s recent form has made him a must-watch entity. Looking at his incredible surge, DeChambeau has nailed as many as six top 10 finishes in the eight major tournaments that he has played. Moreover, ahead of the Augusta Masters, which tees off this April 9, the LIV Golf star has clinched consecutive wins in his LIV events. And that’s not all.
According to the betting stats, DeChambeau is the third favorite to win the Masters. The only two names ahead of him are Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. Thus, following his statement, fans lashed out at him and mocked that Nantz is unaware of what the golfing community looks like outside of the PGA Tour and America.
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