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BRYSON DECHAMBEAU is renowned for being the longest driver on the PGA Tour.

The 30-year-old golfer who currently plays for the LIV Golf League was once romantically linked to model Sophia Phalen Bertolami.

 DeChambeau is one of the biggest-hitting players on the Tour
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DeChambeau is one of the biggest-hitting players on the TourCredit: Getty

Who is Sophia Phalen Bertolami?

Sophia is not just a pretty face - she graduated from Chapman University in 2014 with a degree in Kinesiology and Nutrition.

She then went on to become a nursing student and studied pharmacology at Belmont University in Nashville.

She also has her own swimwear line with La Isla, which aimed to create a 'large cup' bikini collection.

 The Instagram model has her own swimwear line
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The Instagram model has her own swimwear lineCredit: Instagram @sophiaandstella

She reportedly started dating Bryson before the 2018 Ryder Cup, but it's unclear when the two decided to split.

When the couple were together, Sophia was 'beyond proud' of DeChambeau after he won the US Open three years ago.

The stunning Instagram model shared a picture of Bryson after he scooped the first Major title of his career.

DeChambeau produced a masterclass in the final-round to win the 2020 US Open by six shots at Winged Foot in New York.

After his incredible performance, Sophia wrote on Instagram: "Biggest congratulations to this guy!!! Beyond proud of you B! @brysondechambeau."

 The WAG was at the US Open to watch her partner in action
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The WAG was at the US Open to watch her partner in actionCredit: Instagram @sophiaandstella

She has amassed over 55,000 followers on her Instagram page.

She loves to share saucy selfies and occasionally posts pictures of her ginormous pet pig.

She loves to spend time with her 1100 lb companion - which she thought was a micro-pig when she bought it.

Speaking about her pig, named Stella, she said: "Four years ago, I thought I adopted a mini pig.

"Today, Stella is 1100 lbs."

Who is Bryson DeChambeau?

Born on September 16, 1993, in Modesto, California, Bryson DeChambeau is an American professional golfer.

Fans call him "The Scientist" or "Mad Scientist" because of his analytical approach to the sport.

He has been playing golf since he was a kid but rose to prominence when he was a student at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

In 2015, he became the first ever SMU Mustang to win the NCAA individual championship.

A few months later, he clinched the US Amateur title, becoming the fifth player to win both titles within the same year, joining the likes of Tiger Woods and Ryan Moore.

DeChambeau made his pro debut in 2016 at the RBC Heritage after signing with Cobra-Puma Golf.

He won his first PGA Tour victory the following year, beating Patrick Rodgers.

In 2022, he transferred to the LIV Golf League.

As of this writing, he has a total of eight wins on the PGA Tour and two with LIV Golf.

Is Bryson Dechambeau dating Lilia Schneider?

DeChambeau was rumored to be , who is dubbed "the next great Instagram golf influencer."

Neither have confirmed or denied the rumors.

Schneider is currently playing collegiate golf at Marian University in Indianapolis.

In an Instagram post in January 2024, Schneider revealed that she had been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome but has since been on the mend.

"I underwent surgery to remove my first rib in hopes of being able to get back to golf. Now on the road to recovery!" she wrote.

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