Bryson DeChambeau's future with LIV Golf remains uncertain after he left the PGA Tour in June 2022. He initially anticipated greater success for LIV Golf than what has been realized.
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Bryson DeChambeau left the PGA Tour in June 2022
His future with LIV Golf is uncertain
He expected greater success for LIV Golf than it has achieved
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Bryson DeChambeau’s future with LIV Golf is very much up in the air right now.
DeChambeau left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf way back in June 2022.
However, he unquestionably would have thought at the time that LIV Golf as a product would be much more successful than it has been.
DeChambeau‘s current contract with LIV Golf is set to expire at the end of the 2026 season.
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What Bryson DeChambeau asked PGA Tour officials during The Masters
DeChambeau endured a difficult week at The Masters, and ended up missing the cut by two shots.
However, it seems like he made use of his trip to Augusta National in other ways.
It seems like the two-time U.S. Open champion could be eyeing up a return to the PGA Tour very soon.
Brody Miller, writing for The Athletic, made the claim about DeChambeau.
*“*According to golf industry sources, DeChambeau and his team spent a part of Masters week meeting with organizations to discuss possible options if he chose to leave LIV.
*“*Speculation persists that, in the wake of others leaving LIV for the PGA Tour earlier this year, his ask to re-sign is up to $500 million.
Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images
Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images
“DeChambeau has even used his YouTube success as a leverage play with all potential suitors, indicating he’s open to only filming content and playing the four major championships.“
With rumors suggesting that Saudi Arabia’s PIF could be set to withdraw their funding of LIV Golf, DeChambeau is clearly exploring contingency plans.
What does the future hold for DeChambeau?
DeChambeau is more than entitled to sound out the PGA Tour.
Given LIV’s current situation, DeChambeau must have concerns about the long-term viability of the league.
Even if the 32-year-old doesn’t return to the PGA Tour, he has made it clear that a future in YouTube golf could be the way forward for him.
DeChambeau cut an extremely frustrated figure throughout the week at LIV Golf Mexico.
He withdrew before his final round, with The Athletic’s Brody Miller reporting that “DeChambeau seemed frustrated after his 2-over round and declined to speak, even uncharacteristically walking past autograph-seeking kids.“
Something is clearly not right with the 32-year-old American right now, with his career path completely up in the air.
Could he return to the PGA Tour? Will he focus purely on his content creation for YouTube? Or will he remain with LIV Golf?
Nobody knows right now but I suspect we will find out the answer soon enough.
