LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau has taken on a new role as chairman of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, a high-profile appointment announced at a White House ceremony on July 31, 2025.
Standing alongside President Donald Trump in the Roosevelt Room, DeChambeau spoke behind the powerful POTUS insignia, outlining his vision to inspire a new generation of American youth through fitness and sport.
The event marked the signing of an executive order to revive the Presidential Fitness Test, a program originally established in 1956 under President Dwight Eisenhower and phased out in 2012.
DeChambeau, flanked by notable athletes including WWE’s Triple H, NFL legend Lawrence Taylor, LPGA star Annika Sorenstam, and Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative.
“We have an opportunity, at the 70th anniversary of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, to literally change the fabric of kids’ lives,” DeChambeau declared. “Our first initiative is to bring back and reignite the President’s Fitness Test and re-establish key guidelines for building communities.”
The golf superstar emphasized the council’s mission to combat declining health trends, including childhood obesity, and to foster discipline and pride through physical education.
The announcement comes on the heels of DeChambeau’s viral YouTube success, particularly his “Break 50” video featuring Adam Sandler in character as Happy Gilmore. The video, part of his popular series where he attempts to shoot under 50 in a scramble format, garnered nearly 6 million views in just days, showcasing his growing influence beyond the fairways.
President's Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition Chair Bryson DeChambeau (@brysondech): "We've got a great established council with us that we believe that we can change the fabric of our communities and kid's livelihoods for the future generations that are to come." pic.twitter.com/QofssXo2u0
— CSPAN (@cspan) July 31, 2025
This digital triumph, coupled with his recent cameo in Happy Gilmore 2, has silenced critics who claimed his 2022 move to LIV Golf would diminish his relevance. Instead, DeChambeau’s YouTube channel and top golf form demonstrate his ability to remain a prominent figure in golf and pop culture.
President Trump, a longtime friend and golfing partner of DeChambeau, praised the golfer’s dedication, noting his status as one of the longest hitters in golf history. The two have previously collaborated, including a 2024 “Break 50” video that amassed over 15 million views, further cementing DeChambeau’s role as a golf entertainer.
Trump highlighted the council’s broader goals, stating, “We are building a nation of strong, proud, and unstoppable young Americans. The Presidential Fitness Test is not just about physical strength, it’s about character, competition, and confidence.”
The revitalized council, which includes sports icons like Jack Nicklaus, Nelly Korda, Wayne Gretzky, and Mariano Rivera, aims to develop school-based programs and reinstate the Presidential Fitness Award. The initiative aligns with Trump’s focus on sports, as the U.S. prepares to host the 2025 Ryder Cup, 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 2028 Summer Olympics.
DeChambeau’s appointment underscores his transformation from a polarizing figure on the PGA Tour to a multifaceted ambassador for golf and fitness. His journey, marked by a well-documented physical overhaul — once consuming 6,000 calories daily to gain 40 pounds for driving distance — reflects his dedication to pushing boundaries.
“I want to get kids excited about pushing themselves,” he told Fox News, emphasizing his personal connection to the fitness test from his school days.
As DeChambeau balances his LIV Golf career, YouTube stardom, and now a White House-backed mission, he continues to defy expectations. His role as chairman positions him to shape America’s fitness landscape, proving that his move to LIV Golf has only amplified his platform and influence.
