The Masters Tournament 2024: Bryson DeChambeau or Jesus?

Bryson DeChambeau provided the most unusual image of the second day of the Masters Tournament 2024 when he suddenly carried one of the Augusta National Golf Club signposts over his shoulder. On hole 13, his tee shot had strayed into the trees. DeChambeau had to get the ball out of this awkward position, but one of the signposts guiding the patrons around the course was in his way. DeChambeau took matters into his own hand, put the signpost over his shoulder and moved it out of the way.

Bryson DeChambeau triggers Masters Tournament Meme

Bryson DeChambeau plays well one Masters and decides to just start picking up signs and carrying them around the property. pic.twitter.com/gM7CXObwsc

— Mike Cole (@MikeColeNESN) April 12, 2024

The social media reactions to this unusual sight were immediate. The most obvious association for many was Jesus carrying his cross.

Christ Carrying the Cross, by Hieronymus Bosch, 1490-1500, 📸 via @HatinAssBrianpic.twitter.com/SIVf0CiceR

— ArtButMakeItSports (@ArtButSports) April 12, 2024

“Augusta Jesus” was quickly read on the X platform (formerly Twitter). A “Messiah complex” was also attributed to DeChambeau or that he makes “birdies for our sins”. “Reuniting the game of golf is his cross to bear,” was another user wrote. The joke extended to even more complex “Bible quotes”:

“And Bryson stood before the green jackets: and the green jackets asked him, saying, Art thou the King of Crushers GC?” – Matthew 27:11 pic.twitter.com/1KpKmUd3S0

— claire rogers (@kclairerogers) April 12, 2024

Bryson DeChambeau probably won’t care about all that. He put his third shot on the green and made birdie. Mission accomplished.