Bryson DeChambeau announced that he would not take part in the final round of the LIV Golf Mexico City event after sustaining a wrist problem. The two‑time LIV winner this season had been trailing the leader, Jon Rahm, by 16 strokes and was already two shots over par when he made the decision to withdraw. DeChambeau, who entered the tournament having already claimed victories in Singapore and South Africa earlier in the year, posted rounds of 71, 71 and a two‑over 73 on Saturday. Those scores left him at +2 for the tournament and well down the leaderboard.
In a brief statement he explained, "I felt some discomfort in my wrist during yesterday's round and have decided to withdraw from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City to prevent further injury. Not how I wanted this week to go, but wishing the Crushers a strong finish.
I'm going to take a few days to get evaluated and hope to be ready for LIV Golf Virginia." His withdrawal opened a spot for Mexico's own Luis Carrera, who stepped into the Crushers GC lineup for the closing round. Meanwhile, Rahm continued his charge, extending his lead to two strokes over fellow Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton and three strokes ahead of Tom McKibbin. DeChambeau's exit comes at a turbulent time for the LIV Golf League.
Recent reports suggest that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), the primary financial backer of the circuit, may be reconsidering its long‑term commitment. While the league's chief executive, Scott O'Neil, has repeatedly stressed that the organization is fully funded for the current season and will continue to operate "like any other private‑equity‑backed business," speculation persists about the stability of the league beyond 2024. O'Neil told TNT Sports, "It's just not the way the world works. We have commitments to have this being a going concern.
The reality is, you're funded through the season, and then you work like crazy as a business to create a business and a business plan to keep us going. But that's not different from any other private equity‑funded business in the history of mankind." Earlier in the week, O'Neil sent an internal memo to LIV staff affirming that the season would proceed "exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle," without mentioning any potential changes after the current schedule. As of April 19, the PIF had not publicly addressed the rumors, leaving the future of the league uncertain.
Despite the off‑course drama, LIV Golf has already confirmed that it will return to Club de Golf Chapultepec for the 2027 edition of LIV Golf Mexico City, underscoring its intention to maintain a multi‑year presence in the region. The next event on the LIV calendar is set for May 7‑10 at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C., where the competition will be branded as LIV Golf Virginia.
DeChambeau, meanwhile, remains on the schedule for the PGA Championship, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports a week after the Virginia tournament. He hopes to recover quickly and be ready for that major, as well as for the upcoming LIV stop. The situation also highlights a broader conversation about player health and the demanding nature of the LIV format, which features multiple rounds in a single day and a compressed tournament schedule. Wrist injuries, in particular, can be aggravated by the repetitive swing mechanics required in professional golf, especially when players are attempting to generate high clubhead speeds, as DeChambeau is known for.
Medical professionals often advise athletes to rest and undergo imaging when they experience persistent discomfort, to avoid long‑term damage. For fans looking to follow the story, the LIV Golf Mexico City leaderboard remains available on external sites, and the league continues to produce podcasts and video content, though many of those platforms recommend using Chrome for optimal playback.
The league also released a statement that the PIF's involvement is still being evaluated, but no definitive timeline has been provided. In summary, Bryson DeChambeau's mid‑tournament withdrawal was driven by a wrist injury that could jeopardize his performance in upcoming events. While his absence altered the final round lineup, the competition continued with Luis Carrera stepping in for the Crushers.
Off the course, the LIV Golf League faces scrutiny over its financing, with the PIF's future support still in question. The league assures stakeholders that the current season will proceed as scheduled, and plans are already in place for future tournaments in Mexico and Virginia. DeChambeau aims to recover swiftly, hoping to return to form for the PGA Championship and the next LIV stop, while the broader golf community watches closely both his health and the financial health of the LIV enterprise.