NEWSTrump-Supporting Golfer Bryson DeChambeau Questions Authenticity of Moon Landing Footage: 'I Don't Think It's Real'
Bryson DeChambeau questioned the authenticity of the moon landing footage.
Aug. 18 2026, Published 10:33 a.m. ET
Bryson DeChambeau, the professional golfer known as “The Scientist,” recently shared his thoughts on the moon landing during an appearance on the Katie Miller Podcast.
While he does not doubt that astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon in 1969, he expressed skepticism about the authenticity of the footage that captured the event.
Bryson DeChambeau said he believed the footage of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landing on the moon was not real.
“I don’t think the footage is real,” DeChambeau stated. “But I think we did go to the moon. I don’t know about the footage. It’s quite, it’s quite wild.” His comments raise interesting questions regarding the evidence surrounding one of humanity’s greatest achievements.
DeChambeau mentioned his trust in Elon Musk's claims about the lunar landing. “He’s the man that knows quite a bit about all that,” he said. “Artemis just went around the moon. So I do believe if we spent a lot of our resources like they say we did, I think we did.”
Bryson DeChambeau Shares His Views on UAPs
The golfer also shared his belief in unidentified aerial phenomena.
Additionally, DeChambeau expressed his belief in the existence of unidentified aerial phenomena, stating, “I do believe in UAPs. UAPs, UFOs, I think they’re more than just aliens from another world.
Maybe aliens from another world. But I think there’s more. There’s a lot more to that story.” This perspective aligns with a growing interest in extraterrestrial life and unexplained phenomena among the public.
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Other Athletes Have Also Questioned the Moon Landing
Derrick White and Danica Patrick had previously expressed similar moon landing doubts.
DeChambeau is not the only athlete voicing skepticism about the moon landing.
Boston Celtics player Derrick White shared his doubts during a March 2026 episode of his podcast White Noise. He recounted a conversation with his coach, Joe Mazzulla, where he questioned the legitimacy of the moon landing.
“I don’t think we did. I’m a non-moon landing guy,” White remarked, though he quickly clarified, “We probably did, but I don’t think we did. I don’t know. I don’t really know. But I don’t think we did.”
White acknowledged the potential public reaction to his comments. “I’m not going to call myself a conspiracy theorist. I don’t think I’m that extreme,” he explained. “But I do think they are very interesting.” His remarks reflect a broader trend of skepticism among some public figures.
Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick also joined the conversation in 2025 when she expressed her belief in conspiracy theories surrounding the moon landing.
She shared her thoughts on Instagram, stating, “This is def one of the conspiracy’s [sic] I believe. I don’t care if you think I’m crazy. I already know I am.”
Bryson DeChambeau’s comments renewed discussion about conspiracy theories among athletes.
As professional athletes continue to question the moon landing and its footage, public interest in conspiracy theories may grow. The fascination with such topics raises important questions about the nature of belief and evidence in today’s society.
In the wake of DeChambeau’s comments, fans and skeptics alike will be watching to see how his reputation is affected and whether other athletes will continue to voice their opinions on this controversial topic.
