"As Long as LIV Is Here," Bryson DeChambeau Backs League as Contract Talks Continue
152nd Open Championship Bryson DeChambeau USA speaking ahead of the 152nd Open Championship, the old course St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. 15/07/2024. Picture Fran Caffrey / Golffile.ie All photo usage must carry mandatory copyright credit Golffile Fran Caffrey Troon Royal Troon Golf Club South Ayrshire Scotland Copyright: xFranxCaffreyx *EDI*
152nd Open Championship Bryson DeChambeau USA speaking ahead of the 152nd Open Championship, the old course St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. 15/07/2024. Picture Fran Caffrey / Golffile.ie All photo usage must carry mandatory copyright credit Golffile Fran Caffrey Troon Royal Troon Golf Club South Ayrshire Scotland Copyright: xFranxCaffreyx *EDI*
Bryson DeChambeau has an unclear future deal, and his contract with LIV Golf ends at the end of 2026.
The tour’s funding is under serious scrutiny, and he withdrew from last week’s Mexico City event due to a wrist injury. But when asked about his situation, DeChambeau did not hesitate.
According to Flushing It Golf on X, after the Mexico City event on April 22, DeChambeau spoke directly about his contract situation. "We're still working on a potential contract. I haven't given up on that, and I think there will be a solution. But as of right now, my job is to help make the league work after this year."
When asked what would happen if no deal is reached, he was just as clear. "As long as LIV is here, I would figure out a way for it to make sense."
These remarks come at a volatile time for LIV Golf. A Financial Times report before the Mexico City event said LIV Golf could lose financial support from Public Investment Fund after 2026. LIV officials then held an emergency meeting.
The tour’s broadcast partner also removed an interview in which CEO Scott O’Neil said the Saudi funding runs only through 2026.
DeChambeau didn’t avoid it. He called LIV a startup under pressure and said he will do everything he can to keep it going.
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"And, you know, another reason why I'm doing this is not just for myself and the team aspect that I really believe in on the Crushers side." Speaking to Flushing It Golf, DeChambeau was clear about what motivates him.
"It's for Michael LaSasso. It's for Caleb Surratt. It's for Josele Ballester. It's for David Puig," Bryson DeChambeau said. "It's now our responsibility to take care of these kids who believe in us."
The league's numbers back his conviction, as LIV doubled revenue in 2025. Through five events in 2026, the tour added more than $100 million. Ticket sales are up over 130% year over year, and ten franchises are profitable, along with four events.
The LIV CEO, Scott O’Neil, said on last week's broadcast, "We have never been in a better position."
LIV Golf's next stop is Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C., from May 7-10. Prediction market platform Kalshi puts the probability of that event going ahead at 85%.
Bryson DeChambeau has been LIV's loudest voice since day one, and right now, he's still not done talking.
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Written by
Sneha Abraham
Edited by
Pulkit Prabhav