Mikayla Demaiter dating Bryson DeChambeau after LIV kiss
Two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau is dating former hockey goalie and model Mikayla Demaiter, Us Weekly confirmed. The fairly new couple is "very happy," an insider said, and they appeared increasingly public after Demaiter backed him at LIV Golf events and shared a kiss following Indianapolis.
Key Takeaways
- Us Weekly confirmed that Mikayla Demaiter and Bryson DeChambeau are dating and "very happy."
- Dating rumors began at LIV Golf New York when Demaiter wore a Crushers GC hat and guest pass.
- After LIV Golf Indianapolis, The Athletic reported DeChambeau kissed his girlfriend before leaving.
- Demaiter, 26, is a former Bluewater Hawks goalie who retired at 19 due to injury and now has millions of social followers.
Who is Mikayla Demaiter and why is she in the headlines?
Mikayla Demaiter is a 26-year-old model and influencer who previously played goalie for the Bluewater Hawks in Canada's Provincial Women's Hockey League. An injury forced her to retire at 19, but she still leans into her hockey roots online, often posing in pads for fans.
She has built a large audience, with more than 3 million Instagram followers and about 2.7 million on TikTok, according to Us Weekly. That reach helps explain why her appearance beside a two-time U.S. Open winner moved so quickly from whispers to front-page buzz.
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How did the Bryson DeChambeau romance become public?
Rumors first heated up earlier this month at LIV Golf New York. Demaiter was seen with a guest pass and a Crushers GC hat — the LIV team DeChambeau, 32, captains. The pair also follow each other on Instagram.
Us Weekly later confirmed the relationship through an insider who said both keep romances private, the pairing is fairly new, and they are "very happy" right now. Demaiter was expected to keep supporting him at events, including LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills.
OutKick also noted footage from the Indianapolis stop showing Demaiter holding DeChambeau's arm as they left the course, another visual cue that the relationship had moved beyond speculation.
What happened at LIV Golf Indianapolis with the couple?
On Sunday, August 23, Demaiter posted an Instagram Story featuring a golf-course photo and a mirror selfie in a polka-dot two-piece set with a white purse. She did not tag a location, but DeChambeau was competing that weekend in Indianapolis.
According to reporting cited by Yahoo Entertainment, The Athletic said that after finishing, DeChambeau shook hands, drank an energy drink, "kissed his girlfriend before leaving," and told the LIV broadcast, "There's something fun coming." He tied for third with Sergio Garcia; John Rahm finished second and Michael La Sasso won.
Us Weekly reported it had reached out to DeChambeau for comment. For now, the kiss and sideline support are the clearest signals that Mikayla Demaiter's new chapter with the golf star is real.