Brooklyn Beckham Draws Dad Look as Ryder Cup All-Star Appearance Sparks Family-Feud Discussion

Brooklyn Beckham played in a Ryder Cup all-star match in New York on Thursday, drawing attention for his rugged beard and a striking likeness to his father, David Beckham, as fans flooded social media with comments about his appearance. The 26-year-old former model, estranged son of David and Victoria Beckham, joined Europe’s celebrity squad at Bethpage Black, where the European team faced a U.S. lineup that included former NFL quarterback Eli Manning and comedian Colin Jost.

Beckham wore a navy Ryder Cup polo with black trousers, a white cap and Adidas sneakers as he took his place in the event’s celebrity round. He was paired with former basketball star Toni Kukoč for Europe, and the twosome squared off against Manning and Jost in the first round of the charity-style competition. The moment underscored the spectacle surrounding a match more about pop culture than pure golf, even as fans waited to see how he would handle the pressure.

Post-round, Beckham posted to Instagram to thank Ryder Cup organizers for the invitation, writing, "Thank you for having me x what an amazing experience x I’ll be at the driving range for the next two years… @rydercupeurope @therydercup." He also shared additional shots from the course, including candid frames of his swing and the crowd surrounding the fairways, a reminder that the event drew as much attention for the stars in attendance as for any golf.

According to Daily Mail coverage of the game, Beckham endured a difficult moment when he lost his ball and had to restart after his team spent more than the three-minute limit searching for it. Onlookers were heard shouting criticisms, with comments ranging from “terrible” to “no talent” as the round wore on. Throughout the 11-hole match, he repeatedly sent balls out of bounds and found himself stuck in bunkers, a sequence that amplified the social-media-fueled drama surrounding his appearance.

Brooklyn has not appeared publicly with his family since December and has been described in interviews and reports as being out of contact with his parents and siblings. He did not acknowledge his brother Romeo during a birthday celebration earlier this month, a detail that has fed ongoing speculation about a rift within the Beckham clan. Neither side has publicly commented on the personal split, and representatives did not provide further details.

David Beckham, 50, added to his public profile with a Milan appearance at the Boss show, following the launch of his second co-designed capsule collection for the brand. The juxtaposition of Brooklyn’s New York round and his father’s Milan spotlight underscored the different career paths each has pursued in the public eye, even as fans fixate on the family dynamic that remains out of the spotlight.

Asked mid-round how he copes with talk about his personal life, Brooklyn said there will always be criticism but that he has support from his wife Nicola Peltz. "There’s always going to be people saying negative things but I have a very supportive wife," he told reporters. "Me and her [wife Nicola Peltz], we just do our thing, we just keep our heads down and work. And we’re happy." He added that they focus on golf and friends, which he described as "good fun."

Beyond the scoreboard, the episode adds to the broader discussion about the Beckham family’s public dynamics, which have included extended periods out of the spotlight and disputed narratives about their relationships. The Ryder Cup appearance was one of the most visible signs yet of Brooklyn pursuing his own path in the public arena while navigating a family saga that remains unresolved for many observers.