Rumors linking professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau and former hockey player Mikayla Demaiter have intensified across social media, drawing widespread public attention following a series of sightings and digital clues. According to The New York Post, the speculation began when the 26-year-old social media personality was spotted at the LIV Golf New York tournament held at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, where she wore an LIV guest pass around her neck.
As the romance speculation continues to generate headlines across sports and entertainment outlets, neither DeChambeau nor Demaiter has officially confirmed a relationship. However, further confirmation of their pairing came when TMZ reported that the stars are officially dating, following an initial report by Us Weekly. A source told Us Weekly that the pair are protective of their personal lives, noting that they prefer to keep details private while remaining very happy together.
Clues From the Golf Course and Social Media
The public pairing first gained traction during the Bedminster tournament earlier this month, where Demaiter was seen wearing a Crushers GC hat—the specific team captained by DeChambeau on the LIV Golf circuit. Open champion.
The rumor mill accelerated further when Demaiter shared a selfie standing in front of a closet filled with hats and sneakers, prompting followers to question whether the photo was taken inside DeChambeau’s residence. Adding to the online chatter, she posted an image of an ocean-side golf course on her Instagram story on a Sunday, aligning closely with the sporting lifestyle of the professional golfer.
Backgrounds and Recent Context
Demaiter is well-known for her previous athletic career as a goaltender for the Bluewater Hawks in Canada’s Provincial Women’s Hockey League Junior League. She retired from competitive hockey at age 19 due to an injury to focus on modeling and digital content creation. Prior to her link to DeChambeau, she was in a relationship with former NHL player Kurtis Gabriel.
DeChambeau, meanwhile, has kept a relatively quiet personal life since his last confirmed relationship with former University of Texas golfer Hunter Nugent ended in 2022. On the professional front, the golfer has faced a challenging year on the links, missing the cut at the Masters, the PGA Championship, and the U.S. Open, before finishing tied for 14th at the Open Championship in July following a costly two-stroke penalty.
What Comes Next
With Demaiter reportedly planning to continue attending LIV Golf events to support DeChambeau—potentially including upcoming tournament stops near Indianapolis—followers and media outlets will be watching closely for any formal statements from the couple.
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