Bryson DeChambeau believes it is time for professional golf to lower its guard amid uncertainty around LIV Golf’s future. DeChambeau addressed the divide in men’s golf and the need to find common ground.

"I think it requires a little bit of everybody kind of just lowering their guards and all coming together and going, 'OK, what's best for the game of golf?" said DeChambeau on Tuesday at Trump National Golf Club, as shared via ESPN.

DeChambeau’s comments also come as the PGA Tour continues to reshape its approach toward former LIV Golf players. 

Earlier in 2026, the Tour introduced a Returning Member Program for players who won a major championship or The Players between 2022 and 2025. Brooks Koepka later returned through the process after paying a reported fine and giving up equity eligibility.

However, several LIV players, including Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, and Cameron Smith, did not enter the program before the deadline.

Reports have also indicated that players involved in LIV’s antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour could face additional review if they seek a return.

DeChambeau pointed toward the financial and business side of a possible partnership between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.

"If we have a great business model and they're very interested in combining forces, that's the Kumbaya moment, right? So, it's our job to come up with a better business plan on the [top company] side."

The 2024 Open Championship winner went on to elaborate on the value that the LIV teams hold, valuing them at around $200 million. He believes that the monetary prospects that LIV brings with it could be an asset to the PGA Tour in the case of a possible merger.

Bryson DeChambeau points to the PGA Tour restructuring while discussing LIV Golf’s future

Bryson DeChambeau also noted that the PGA Tour entered 2026 with a tighter structure built around smaller fields and fewer entry spots.

"Look, the [PGA Tour] isn't doing great either. Let's be honest about the situation. They've got the media. They've got everybody on the side that helps pump it up,” said the 32-year-old.

Standard tournament fields were reduced from 156 players to 144, while some events dropped further to 132 or 120 players as the tour pushed for faster rounds and more controlled schedules. But those cuts also made it harder for players to keep their status and earn starts.

“But they're reducing field sizes, cutting employees, and restructuring their business too," added the 2026 LIV Golf South Africa winner.

Only the top 100 players in the FedExCup standings now receive full exemption, down from 125, while the Korn Ferry Tour pathway was reduced from 30 PGA Tour cards to 20. Q-School access also became more limited, with only five players earning cards.

These changes seem to signal a change in the PGA Tours appraoch to golf, which DeChambeau believes could be an opportunity for a potential combining of forces with LIV Golf.

Do you think LIV Golf and the PGA Tour will eventually find common ground? Let us know in the comments.

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Aditi Singh

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