Bryson DeChambeau Isn't Leaving LIV and He's Got a Message For Everyone Doubting Him

Bryson DeChambeau just put the golf world on notice: he's all in on LIV Golf, and he's not abandoning ship even as rumors swirl about Saudi Arabia pulling the plug. In an interview published Wednesday, the 32-year-old franchise player made it crystal clear that as long as LIV exists, he's figuring out a way to make it work.

The Commitment Runs Deep

DeChambeau told Flushing It Golf that he and LIV are still hammering out contract details as he plays the final season of his original deal. "We're still working on a potential contract," he said. "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. I just feel like I have a responsibility. I've put a lot of effort into it. So that's what I're going to do, we're going to make this work."

This isn't just talk. DeChambeau has already proven he can win at the highest level in this league. Earlier this month, he won back-to-back playoff victories at LIV Golf Singapore and LIV Golf South Africa in consecutive weeks in March. He's now collected five individual LIV Golf titles total and signed that original $125 million deal for 4 1/2 years when the league launched in 2022.

Staying Put While Others Bail

Here's where it gets interesting: DeChambeau reportedly turned down the PGA Tour's Returning Member Program earlier this year, a program that was built specifically for guys like him to come home. Jon Rahm and Cam Smith also declined that offer. The program was only open to players who had left at least two years ago and won a major or the Players Championship between 2022 and 2025.

DeChambeau was even spotted at the Masters Tournament earlier this month discussing a potential PGA Tour return, according to reports. But he's made his choice. "As long as LIV is here, I would figure out a way for it to make sense," he told the interview.

It's Bigger Than Him Now

What's driving this loyalty? DeChambeau, who captains the Crushers GC team, says it's about the next generation. "It's for Michael La Sasso. It's for Caleb Surratt. It's for Josele Ballester. It's for David Puig," he said. "Jon, Phil, DJ, myself and the guys that have been here from the start, we're OK. It's now our responsibility to take care of these kids that believe in us."

LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil confirmed last week the league won't fold and that it's financed through 2026. The league has eight tournaments left this season with five in the United States.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.