Mikayla Demaiter has a new high-profile romance in 2026, and her boyfriend is professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau. The two-time U.S. Open champion and Canadian model have become one of the most talked-about new couples in sports after their relationship moved from speculation to public view.
The romance is relatively new, but reports from outlets including Us Weekly and TMZ have confirmed that the pair are dating. People close to them have described the couple as “very happy” together.
Their relationship has attracted particular attention because both DeChambeau and Demaiter already have substantial followings of their own.
The First Clues
The first signs of a possible relationship appeared around DeChambeau’s LIV Golf schedule.
Fans noticed Demaiter attending a LIV Golf event in New York while wearing a guest pass and a hat associated with Crushers GC, the team DeChambeau captains. Her presence quickly prompted speculation that she was there to support the golfer rather than simply attend the tournament.
Neither star immediately addressed the rumors.
That gave social-media users plenty of opportunity to examine photographs and posts for further clues. While those observations were not proof by themselves, interest continued to grow as Demaiter appeared increasingly connected to DeChambeau’s golf world.
Going Public
The relationship became much harder to dismiss as speculation during LIV Golf Indianapolis.
Demaiter was seen supporting DeChambeau from the gallery during the tournament. After the final round, the pair were photographed together and shared a kiss before walking away from the course.
That public moment effectively transformed months of online speculation into a recognizable romance.
Reports soon followed confirming that DeChambeau and Demaiter were indeed dating. Sources described their relationship as being in its early stages while emphasizing that the two were enjoying their time together.
Who Is Mikayla?
Demaiter is much more than the girlfriend of a professional golfer.
The Canadian became known initially through ice hockey. She played as a goaltender for the Bluewater Hawks in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League before leaving the sport at 19 following a knee injury.
Her athletic background later became part of the identity she developed online.
After retiring from competitive hockey, Demaiter turned toward modeling and digital content. Her striking appearance and large social-media presence helped her establish a career that did not depend on her connection to the sports world.
She now has millions of followers across major platforms, making her a well-known internet personality in her own right.
A Different Career
Demaiter’s transition from hockey to modeling is one of the more unusual aspects of her story.
Goalkeeping requires concentration, physical resilience and quick reactions, while professional modeling depends heavily on presentation and camera confidence. Demaiter successfully moved between the two worlds.
Her online work eventually became the larger part of her public profile. She has built an audience around fashion, lifestyle and sports-related content, while occasionally drawing on her hockey experience.
That independent profile means her relationship with DeChambeau represents a meeting between two established public figures rather than a case of one person becoming famous through the other.
Her Former Romance
Before DeChambeau, Demaiter was linked to former NHL forward Kurtis Gabriel.
Gabriel, a Canadian professional hockey player, previously dated Demaiter. Their relationship attracted attention because both were connected to hockey, although Demaiter’s career eventually moved in a different direction.
Her current relationship with DeChambeau therefore marks a shift from a hockey-centered romance to one involving professional golf.
DeChambeau’s Profile
DeChambeau brings an enormous sports profile to the relationship.
The American golfer won his first U.S. Open in 2020 and claimed a second U.S. Open title in 2024. He subsequently became one of the most recognizable players on the LIV Golf circuit.
He captains Crushers GC and has developed a particularly strong online following through his personality, golf content and competitive career.
His relationship with Demaiter has consequently attracted interest from both golf fans and her existing social-media audience.
Why Fans Are Watching
Part of the fascination comes from how naturally the relationship emerged.
There was no major announcement at the beginning. Instead, fans noticed Demaiter’s presence around DeChambeau’s tournaments, connected small details and waited for the pair to address the speculation.
Their public appearance in Indianapolis provided the clearest confirmation.
That gradual reveal also reflects how modern celebrity relationships often become public. A photograph from a sporting event can create speculation long before either person chooses to speak about it.
Keeping It New
Although the couple has appeared together publicly, there is still relatively little information about their private life.
Sources have indicated that the relationship is new and that they are happy together. Neither DeChambeau nor Demaiter has publicly laid out a detailed timeline of when their friendship or connection became romantic.
For that reason, claims about how long they have been together should be treated carefully.
What is established is that their relationship became public in August 2026 and that Demaiter has been seen supporting DeChambeau at LIV Golf events.
What’s Next?
As of August 26, 2026, Bryson DeChambeau is Mikayla Demaiter’s boyfriend, and the pair appear to be enjoying the early stages of their relationship.
Their professional lives will likely keep them in the public eye. DeChambeau has an international golf schedule, while Demaiter continues her modeling and digital career.
For now, the biggest development is simply that the speculation is over. The former hockey goaltender and the two-time U.S. Open champion are officially dating, giving fans of both sports and celebrity culture a new couple to follow as their relationship develops.
