Bryson DeChambeau Hosts a $100,000 Golf Challenge in His Own Backyard

Bryson DeChambeau is causing a stir with an unusual golf challenge. In the “Backyard Games,” ten golfers compete against each other on his own property. The last remaining participant gets the chance to challenge DeChambeau in a three-hole final for $100,000.

Backyard Games: Golf Between the House and the Yard

DeChambeau announced the new format on September 21, 2026, via his social media channels. The first matches were set to begin the very next day. The competition isn’t played on a traditional golf course, but on various fairways set up around his house. “Over the next ten days, these ten golfers will compete in my backyard for the chance to play against me for this $100,000,” DeChambeau explained in the first video of the series, which also featured comments from the challenge’s participants.

The unusual holes build on previous stunts by the two-time U.S. Open champion. Back in 2024, he had attempted daily to hit a hole-in-one over his house onto a green at the other end of his property. He finally succeeded on the 16th day.

One hole decides who advances

The concept behind the Backyard Games is simple: Two participants face off in a head-to-head match over a single hole. Whoever loses is eliminated. The winner advances to the next round. “If you lose, you’re sent home. If you win, you advance to the next round,” DeChambeau summarized the format.

The brevity of the matches in particular is likely to create excitement. A botched tee shot or a wrong tactical decision can hardly be corrected over the course of a single hole. At the same time, the unusual courses can lead to surprises because the players must first assess the situation. In the end, only one player will remain. That player will face DeChambeau in a three-hole match.

These ten golfers are competing

The field includes familiar faces from the golf content scene as well as less established players:

• Grant Horvat
• Brad Dalke
• Chance Taylor
• Rhett Anderson
• Wesley Bryan
• George Bryan
• Arlynn Spence
• Sara Winter
• Martin Borgmeier
• Chazzy Bowker

Of particular interest is the potential showdown between brothers Wesley and George Bryan. Wesley used to compete on the PGA Tour, while both are now best known for their golf videos. “If I could knock Wesley out, it would literally make my year perfect,” said George Bryan.

Martin Borgmeier also brings an extraordinary profile to the table. The former long-drive world champion is counting on his enormous driving distance and sees the unusual format as an opportunity: “Honestly, I just have to get lucky. There’s no strategy and no special finesse—but a single good shot can happen at any time.”

Arlynn Spence and Sara Winter are also participating, representing the female golf content scene. Rhett Anderson, on the other hand, takes a particularly straightforward approach: He explained that he isn’t really into YouTube golf and is competing mainly for the prize money.

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The $100,000 Twist

The prize money doesn’t automatically go to the winner of the qualifying round. The last remaining contestant must first defeat DeChambeau in the final. If the challenger wins, he receives the full $100,000. If, on the other hand, DeChambeau prevails, he plans to award the money to one of his followers. “If I win, I’ll give away the entire amount to one of my followers—so be sure to follow me,” said DeChambeau.

Exactly how the winner will be selected from among his followers has not yet been specified. However, this twist means that viewers watching the final may be rooting for the host to win.

“I’m coming home” sparked speculation

Before the announcement, DeChambeau had caused confusion with the phrase “I’m coming home.” Many fans initially suspected that the statement might refer to his athletic future or a possible return to the PGA Tour.

Instead, “home” was meant literally: DeChambeau brought the golf action to his own home. With the Backyard Games, the golf star combines athletic competition, entertainment, and social media drama. Now it remains to be seen which participant will battle their way through the unusual duels—and who will face off against DeChambeau in the final for $100,000.