Bryson DeChambeau thinks the original moon landing video is fake: ‘I don’t know about the footage’
Bryson DeChambeau is one of the best golfers in the world, has a beloved and popular YouTube channel, and is one of the most committed adopters of science and technology in sports.
But he’s not an astronomer.
DeChambeau appeared on “The Katie Miller podcast” this week, covering a wide range of topics. He talked about his dreams of reaching the Golf Hall of Fame, dating, the mental side of golf and his experiences playing with President Donald Trump.
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President Donald Trump reacts while walking the course during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 18-hole course at Trump International Golf Links at Balmedie near Aberdeen, Scotland, on July 29, 2025. (Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Ah, his thoughts and conspiracy theories about whether we’re going to the moon. This is where things went a little off the rails for DeChambeau.
He said he takes Elon Musk at his word when it comes to the original Apollo mission in 1969, saying he doesn’t believe the famous footage of Neil Armstrong and other astronauts walking on the moon’s surface is real, although we don’t exactly disagree.
Bryson DeChambeau of the United States hits a shot during the practice round before the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown, Pennsylvania, on May 11, 2026. (Photo: Carl Recine/Getty Images) (Carl Recine/Getty Images)
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“Look, Elon says we’re definitely going [to the moon],” he said. “I’m inclined to go that route too because he’s the guy who knows a lot about it.”
“I don’t think the recordings are real,” he continued. “But I think we went to the moon. I don’t know the footage. It’s pretty wild.”
We actually went to the moon, and despite conspiracy theories to the contrary, the images of the moon landing are real. Perhaps what DeChambeau is trying to say is that he believes we will eventually reach the Moon, if not in 1969. But this is equally wrong.
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Bryson DeChambeau carded a disappointing 76 in the first round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Bryson has become one of the most fascinating and interesting personalities in golf and is clearly a very smart man who has taken his career to the next level by using data and information to maximize his abilities. But it seems even he can’t escape the pull of moon landing conspiracies. Who knows, if Elon gets his way, maybe he can make a trip there himself soon.
