A Public Debut in Indianapolis

Bryson DeChambeau and Mikayla Demaiter were seen together on camera at LIV Golf Indianapolis, according to an Instagram video shared by the golf account NUCLRGOLF. The footage showed the two walking out of the venue together, waving to fans, signing autographs, and driving off in a golf cart. It was the most public the pair have been about their relationship, which had previously been the subject of fan speculation based on social media clues.

Demaiter, a Canadian model and former hockey goalie with 3 million Instagram followers, had worn a guest pass and a Crushers GC hat at LIV Golf New York in August, prompting fans to connect her to DeChambeau. She also posted home-gym and closet photos that fans dissected for timestamps and locations. The speculation reached a peak on August 19, when Us Weekly reported that the two were officially together. The relationship was described as new but happy, and Demaiter was expected to continue attending his tournaments.

For Demaiter, the Indianapolis appearance marked a public step in a relationship she had largely kept private. For DeChambeau, who shares much of his life on social media, it was a rare public moment regarding his personal life.

The Red Dress Post

The public sighting came less than a week after Demaiter shared an Instagram post on Sunday night featuring a figure-hugging red dress. The caption read: "Proof that some things are simply impossible to scroll past." The post, which showed what The Sun U.S. Edition described as "major sideboob," drew a flood of comments from followers.

Numerous fans praised the post, with comments including "Gorgeous," "Love this beauty," "Dear Mikayla Demaiter… God Was In A Good Mood," "most beautiful and perfect woman on this planet," and "Absolutely a GODDESS." The Sun U.S. Edition described the post as almost breaking the internet.

The timeline reported by The Sun U.S. Edition differs slightly from the Essentially Sports account. While Essentially Sports presented the Indianapolis sighting as the moment the relationship became official, The Sun U.S. Edition stated that the couple "have yet to go public with their relationship" and are said to be "very happy." That report attributed the original confirmation to Us Weekly, with TMZ later picking it up.

DeChambeau's Season and LIV's Uncertain Future

The Indianapolis event was the final stop of the 2026 LIV Golf season, after the league canceled its planned Team Championship in Michigan. Michael La Sasso won the individual title, and Jon Rahm's Legion XIII took the team title. DeChambeau finished tied for third with Sergio Garcia, closing a season in which he won twice, in Singapore and South Africa.

DeChambeau's public appearance with Demaiter came amid broader uncertainty about LIV Golf's future. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund said in April it would stop funding LIV after the 2026 season. LIV is reportedly seeking $250–300 million in new investment to continue in 2027, and is in talks with Ted Goldthorpe of BC Partners as a potential new lead investor.

DeChambeau has addressed the changes, referring to a transition from "LIV 1.0" to "LIV 2.0" and saying, "I think there's something fun coming." He also posted Instagram pictures with the caption "It was a good run." LIV CEO Scott O'Neil has said he wants DeChambeau to stick around.

Perspectives

DeChambeau and Demaiter

Neither DeChambeau nor Demaiter has publicly commented on the relationship. Reports describe them as "very happy," and Demaiter is said to be expected to continue attending DeChambeau's tournaments.

LIV Golf

LIV Golf leadership has expressed a desire to retain DeChambeau, with CEO Scott O'Neil publicly stating he wants the two-time major winner to remain with the league. The league is seeking fresh investment to continue beyond 2026.