Bryson DeChambeau has been the face of LIV Golf since joining in 2022. He regularly faces media and has been the most outspoken player in regard to how much he believes in the product. Now with reports that the PIF are cutting funding at the end of the 2026 season, how committed is he?
Speaking to Flushing It Golf after LIV Golf Mexico City, Bryson said:
“There's a lot of moving parts like in any business. It’s a startup, right? And so there's going to be times where we're squeezed and punched. This is one of those moments. But I'm going to do everything in my power to make it work and I really see the value in franchise golf.
“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. It's for Michael LaSasso. It's for Caleb Surratt. It's for Josele Ballester. It's for David Puig.
“Jon, Phil, DJ, myself and the guys that have been here from the start, we’re okay. It’s now our responsibility to take care of these kids that believe in us. That’s why I'm really doing it. There's so much value to squeeze out of this whole thing for golf in general.”
LIV Golf has been well funded since inception. Spending enormous amounts of money to sign players to upfront contracts, hosting lavish parties, having massive build outs and offering the largest event to event purses in the sport. But now the blank cheques are coming to an end, things clearly need to change.
After reaching out directly to officials familiar with this aspect of the league, they insist they are focused on securing more income and funding, rather than cuts, and appear bullish with how that is trending.
League sources say they’ve doubled revenue in 2025 from the previous year and have added more than $100 million already in the 2026 season through the first 5 events. 10 franchises will be profitable, as well as 4 events, and their ticket sales are up over 130% year over year. CEO Scott O’Neil said on last week’s broadcast, “we have never been in a better position.”
If outside investment comes in, particularly to the franchises, as a byproduct it will help address the obvious issue of having one owner for all of the teams. The competitive aspect of the league has been flawed since the start, with more focus on building brands than the actual performances on the golf course. Results will suddenly matter more than they ever have.
“I think that’s the best part of it,” Bryson said. “In my opinion, it’s not just some gimmick, it’s like, okay, we’re here to be competitive.”
No matter how much the revenue increases, a sports league is not sustainable without star players. Bryson DeChambeau is the definition of that.
With his current contract up at the end of this year, how are his negotiations going for a renewal?
“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. I just feel like I have a responsibility. I've put a lot of effort into it. So that’s what I’m going to do, we’re going to make this work.”
When asked what happens if they can’t make it work, he doubled down:
“As long as LIV is here, I would figure out a way for it to make sense.”
There’s been much speculation about Bryson DeChambeau’s future over the last few months, and now you have it from the man himself. Pay attention to those who widely shared “reports” of Bryson looking for options outside of LIV Golf but don’t aggregate these quotes. They are not trustworthy news sources.
@brysondech@Crushers_GC@livgolf_league
okay wesley… here’s the 16 guys i would like to see in YGT.
1. Wesley Bryan
2. George Bryan IV
3. Grant Horvat
4. Brad Dalke
5. Garret Clark
6. Micah Morris
7. Bubbie
8. Matt Scharff
9. Rick Shiels
10. Peter Finch
11. Luke Kwon
12. Kyle Berkshire
13. Fat Perez
14. Riggs
15. Taco
16. Bryson DeChambeau (even tho he’s a pro it would make this so huge and a lot of you guys can make a run for his money)
Many congratulations to Bryson DeChambeau on a magnificent victory in South Africa! What a spectacle for the game of golf. To watch two of the world’s finest competitors going head-to-head in a playoff is exactly the kind of drama that lifts our sport and captivates fans at the course and around the globe. back-to-back Bryson heading into the Masters!!
Jon Rahm is on a heater, he might be the best golfer in the world right now. 👀
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🇺🇸🥈 2nd - LIV Golf Indianapolis
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Wanna take a moment 2 thank @golfdigest@GOLF_com@GolfChannel and many other excellent writers 4 takin a shit on my name while I was down & giving me more motivation🙏 I love U all❤️
@malbongolf
THAT MF AK!!
One of the greatest comeback’s in sports history. 12 years away from the game that MF AK is back!! Anthony Kim has put the league on notice and the world on notice. A true of testament of character, discipline and resilience. What a showing for AK in his first tournament as an Ace. Absolute inspiration. 1% BETTER 🔥
FOUR IN-A-ROW 🤯
@AnthonyKim_Golf sinks another birdie to clear Jon Rahm by 3 heading into the final few holes + GREATEST CELEBRATION I’VE SEEN THIS YEAR 📈
AK IS BACK
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