Bryson DeChambeau might not be at Bay Hill this year, but we’re still judging his style from last year’s event (when he won)

Unfortunately, Bryson DeChambeau, winner of the 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill, announced earlier this week that he would not be playing in this year’s event due to injury. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take a quick look back at his style from last year’s tournament, right?

What worked? What didn’t?

In 2016, DeChambeau signed with Cobra Puma Golf and has been sporting the company’s apparel at every event since. While he wears the brand well, some of his accessories are controversial.

We asked Golfweek’s followers on Instagram if they’re a fan of DeChambeau’s Ben Hogan cap and the results pointed to a clear answer. 71% of our followers who participated in the survey said they were not in favor of the hat.

DeChambeau frequently sports a white belt in tournament play and former fashion director at Golf Digest (now retired) Marty Hackel explained his stance on white belts. DeChambeau fits in Hackel’s criteria for being permitted to wear a white belt.

“Unless you are helping schoolchildren cross the street or a drum major on a high school marching band, no white belts. Sorry, matching your belt to your shoes makes no sense, and if all else fails the Rule of 36 is applicable,” said Hackel. “If you are older than 36 or your waist is over 36 inches, no white belts. The only possible exception to this rule is if you are wearing white pants.”

Bryson DeChambeau during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Despite a few faux pas, we’re loving this look DeChambeau sported on the third day of play in last year’s API. Always a good idea to match your hat to your trousers. Black shoes and black pants with a brighter polo makes this a well-balanced look. His polo has Arnold Palmer’s signature drink and fits the week’s theme. DeChambeau looks clean and ready to win in this look.

Bryson DeChambeau’s golf shoes: From $149.99 at GlobalGolf
Bryson DeChambeau’s golf pants: From $85 at PGA Tour Superstore
Bryson DeChambeau’s golf cap: From $39.99 at PGA Tour Superstore
Bryson DeChambeau’s golf belt: From $20 at Cobra Golf
Other Bryson DeChambeau golf apparel: From $38 at Cobra Golf

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