Mikayla Demaiter is back in the headlines this week, and this time it’s not just speculation. The Canadian former hockey goaltender turned model and social media star has been confirmed to be dating two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, according to multiple entertainment outlets citing insider sources close to the couple.
Who Is Mikayla Demaiter?
Mikayla Demaiter, 26, was born on May 14, 2000, in Chatham, Ontario. Before becoming a modeling and social media sensation, she was a competitive ice hockey goaltender who played for the Bluewater Hawks in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League. A serious knee injury forced her to retire from the sport at just 19 years old, in 2019.
Rather than stepping away from the spotlight, Demaiter pivoted into modeling and digital content creation. She went on to graduate from Western University and has since built a massive online following, with roughly 3 million followers on Instagram and over a million more across TikTok and X. She’s frequently referred to online as “the world’s sexiest hockey player” thanks to her mix of athletic background and glamorous content.
The Dating Rumors Begin
Speculation about a relationship between Demaiter and DeChambeau first picked up steam earlier this month during LIV Golf New York at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. Demaiter was spotted at the tournament wearing a LIV Golf guest credential, and eagle-eyed fans noticed she was also sporting a Crushers GC hat, the same team DeChambeau captains on the LIV Golf circuit.
Things escalated when Demaiter began sharing selfies from inside what appeared to be DeChambeau’s home, including images taken in his home gym surrounded by equipment bearing his branding, as well as a widely discussed photo showing her standing in front of a closet stocked with Crushers GC merchandise. Neither party addressed the rumors publicly at the time, but the circumstantial evidence was enough to convince most fans that something real was happening behind the scenes.
Us Weekly and TMZ Confirm the Relationship
The guessing game came to an end this week. Us Weekly exclusively confirmed that DeChambeau and Demaiter are officially a couple, with an insider describing the relationship as fairly new but noting that the pair are “very happy” together. The source added that both DeChambeau and Demaiter tend to keep their personal lives private, so fans shouldn’t expect frequent public updates on the romance.
TMZ has since backed up the report, confirming the two are officially dating following the initial Us Weekly story. According to the report, Demaiter is expected to continue supporting DeChambeau at upcoming tournaments, including LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills, the final event of the 2026 LIV Golf season.
A New Chapter for Both
For DeChambeau, 32, the relationship marks a shift after a long stretch of staying tight-lipped about his personal life. He had previously dodged questions about dating, once brushing off inquiries about a special someone during a podcast appearance last year.
For Demaiter, this isn’t her first high-profile relationship. She was previously linked romantically to former NHL player Kurtis Gabriel. Her hockey background has also made her a recognizable voice in the sport beyond her modeling career; she’s been quoted giving her takes on major hockey storylines, including weighing in on this year’s Stanley Cup Final matchup.
What’s Next
With LIV Golf Indianapolis underway as the season finale, fans will be watching closely to see if Demaiter appears courtside supporting DeChambeau and whether either of them addresses the relationship more directly. For now, both are said to be enjoying the early stages of their romance out of the public eye as much as possible.
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