Golf Star Bryson DeChambeau Reveals New Girlfriend
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Bryson DeChambeau, the two-time U.S. Open golf champion, has confirmed a new relationship with model Mikayla Demaiter. Demaiter used to play ice hockey as a goalie before starting a career as a model.
According to reports, DeChambeau said he is 'very happy' about the relationship. He shared details about the couple publicly, in what news outlets described as a 'hard launch' — a sudden, clear way of telling the world about a new romance.
Demaiter recently attended one of DeChambeau's golf tournaments to support him. During the event, photographs showed the couple sharing a kiss, which quickly drew attention from fans and media.
DeChambeau is well known in golf for his powerful and unusual playing style. He has also earned nicknames such as 'Beer Deleter', a playful name fans gave him online. His connection to fast-food chain Wendy's has also been mentioned alongside the relationship news, though details remain limited.
The story has generated a lot of interest on social media, with many fans commenting on photos of the couple together. Some praised Demaiter's support at the tournament, while others focused on DeChambeau's public image as both an athlete and an online personality.
So far, neither DeChambeau nor Demaiter has shared many more personal details about their relationship. However, the public appearance at the tournament suggests they are comfortable being seen together at major sporting events.
Vocabulary6 words
- goalie
- a player who stops the ball or puck from entering the goal
- hard launch
- publicly and clearly announcing a new relationship all at once
- tournament
- a sports competition with several matches or rounds
- kiss
- touching someone with the lips to show affection
- Beer Deleter
- a joking nickname, not a real title
- public image
- how a well-known person is seen by others
Quiz
Answer key
1. Hockey 2. Publicly announcing a relationship 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Bryson DeChambeau, the two-time U.S. Open golf _____, has confirmed a new relationship with model Mikayla Demaiter. Demaiter used to play ice hockey as a _____ before starting a career as a model.
According to reports, DeChambeau said he is 'very _____' about the relationship. He shared details about the couple publicly, in what news outlets described as a '_____' — a sudden, clear way of telling the world about a new romance.
Demaiter recently attended one of DeChambeau's golf _____ to support him. During the event, photographs showed the couple sharing a _____, which quickly drew attention from fans and media.
DeChambeau is well known in golf for his powerful and unusual playing style. He has also earned _____ such as 'Beer Deleter', a playful name fans gave him online.
Discussion questions
- Why do celebrities sometimes choose to publicly announce, or 'hard launch,' their relationships?
- Do you think athletes' personal lives should be shared with the public? Why or why not?
- How do nicknames like 'Beer Deleter' affect a public figure's image?
- What role does social media play in spreading news about celebrity relationships?
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