'Good for the game': Brooks Koepka-Bryson DeChambeau rivalry bringing new eyeballs to golf

There had been whispers that officials might fan the flames of golf’s latest and most entertaining rivalry by sending Koepka and DeChambeau out in the same grouping, however, it didn't materialise

Brooks Koepka: Part of golf's fiercest - and most talked about - rivalry

There’ll be no confusion when fans holler “Brooksie” this week at Torrey Pines. The USGA has kept 2017-18 US Open champion Brooks Koepka and 2020 winner Bryson DeChambeau in opposite corners of the draw.

There had been whispers that officials might fan the flames of golf’s latest and most entertaining rivalry by sending Koepka and DeChambeau out in the same grouping, perhaps with 2019 winner Gary Woodland as a bridge between them. Sadly, any heavyweight matchup between two of the games more intriguing characters will have to happen organically over the weekend.