Bryson DeChambeau on his transformation, YouTube success, Trump [Video]

DALLAS — Longtime Dallas resident and reigning U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau has a home game coming up: the season-ending LIV Golf Team Championship here at Maridoe Golf Club from Sept. 20-22.

While onsite Thursday to promote the event, DeChambeau spoke exclusively to GOLF.com on a variety of topics, including his much-watched round with former President Donald Trump, his transformation (of both body and mind) and what action he might take if he were appointed LIV commissioner for a day.

This interview has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.

GOLF.com: Your YouTube channel has accumulated 1.4 million subscribers. Are you surprised by its success, and did you always think there was an audience for the kind of content you’re putting out?

Bryson DeChambeau:I always knew there was an audience for it. Look at Dude Perfect and the success they have had. I just slapped myself …