Bryson DeChambeau may consider a YouTube career if LIV Golf collapses after losing Saudi funding in 2026. The golfer prefers LIV's flexible schedule and has the platform to succeed independently.
Key points
LIV Golf will lose Saudi funding after the 2026 season
DeChambeau prefers LIV's flexible schedule over the PGA Tour
He has a significant platform as a professional golfer
DeChambeau may pursue a YouTube career if LIV folds
Many questions have come up regarding the future of the league, which includes the status of their biggest stars. For Bryson DeChambeau, LIV gave him a more flexible schedule that he clearly preferred over what he had at the PGA Tour, and it could lead him to an unorthodox future.
If LIV does folds, or if DeChambeau opts to leave the league, the golfer could ultimately try to pave his own path on YouTube golf. DeChambeau has one of the biggest platforms of any professional golfer, and he's made enough money to try and make it on his own.
Here why DeChambeau said he'd be interested in going solo on YouTube.
Why Bryson DeChambeau may choose YouTube career over PGA Tour
Ahed of the LIV Virginia tournament, DeChambeau addressed the news that LIV will lose its funding from Saudi Arabia after the 2026 season. The loss of funding will put LIV's future in doubt, especially for DeChambeau as his contract is up after this season.
Q&A
What will happen to LIV Golf after losing Saudi funding?
LIV Golf is expected to face significant challenges and uncertainty after losing its funding from Saudi Arabia at the end of the 2026 season.
Why does Bryson DeChambeau prefer LIV Golf over the PGA Tour?
DeChambeau prefers LIV Golf due to its more flexible schedule compared to the PGA Tour, allowing him greater freedom.
Could Bryson DeChambeau succeed on YouTube as a golfer?
Yes, DeChambeau has one of the largest platforms among professional golfers, which could help him succeed on YouTube if he chooses that path.
What are the implications for Bryson DeChambeau if LIV Golf folds?
If LIV Golf folds, DeChambeau may pivot to a YouTube career, leveraging his popularity and financial resources to create content independently.
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The two-time U.S. Open champion discussed his plan if LIV does fold, or he chooses not to sign a new deal, and he mentioned he'd be interested in making more content on YouTube.
"I think, from my perspective, I'd love to grow my YouTube channel three times, maybe even more," DeChambeau said, via ESPN. "I would love to. I'd love to do a bunch of dubbing in different languages, giving the world more reason to watch YouTube. And then I'd love to play tournaments that want me."
DeChambeau has become a huge star on YouTube, as his ability to make content on the platform on his own schedule is one of the reasons he joined LIV in the first place. While it's possible the PGA Tour could offer DeChambeau a chance to return, DeChambeau was very critical with the Tour's recent decisions.
"Look, the [PGA Tour] isn't doing great either," he said. "Let's be honest about the situation. They've got the media. They've got everybody on the side that helps pump it up. But they're reducing field sizes, cutting employees and restructuring their business too."
If DeChambeau does go the YouTube golf route, it would put pressure on him to perform well during majors. DeChambeau's 2024 U.S. Open victory helped him earn an exemption in each major over at least the next few years, but at some point those exemptions would expire.
DeChambeau has a popular channel on YouTube as one of the many online content golf creators. However, DeChambeau is the only one of those creators who plays professional golf at a high level.
DeChambeau's YouTube channel has over 2.6 million subscribers, as his most popular series is the "Break 50" series, which sees him try to break 50 on a golf course under certain conditions. DeChambeau frequently has celebrities as guest stars, as he's done videos with Kevin Hart, Stephen Curry, Carlos Alcaraz, Jason Kidd and Matthew Stafford.
DeChambeau's contract with LIV is set to expire after the 2026 season, which will make the golfer a tour free agent. While DeChambeau's salary isn't public, he hinted that it was at least for $125 million.
With DeChambeau's contract up soon, there were reports that said the golfer wants to make $500 million with his next deal, something that would seem highly unlikely now that LIV lost its funding.
