Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed that discussions about extending his contract with the Saudi‑backed LIV Golf series are still in progress, and he remains hopeful that both sides will eventually reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. The two‑time major champion originally signed a highly lucrative agreement to join LIV Golf in June 2022, describing the move at the time as a pragmatic "business decision." That contract is scheduled to run through the end of the 2026 season, and speculation has been mounting about whether DeChambeau—one of the most recognizable faces in modern golf due to his prolific social‑media following and his reputation for extraordinary driving distance—will elect to stay with the breakaway league once his current deal expires. While the original agreement was already sizable, recent reports have suggested that DeChambeau could be aiming for a new contract in the region of $500 million (approximately £370.5 million). Despite circulating rumors that the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) financial support for LIV Golf might be scaled back, the 32‑year‑old remains confident that a deal can be struck.
"We're still working on a potential contract," DeChambeau told the podcast Flushing It Golf after competing in LIV Golf Mexico City last weekend. "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." DeChambeau’s comments come at a time when the future financing of LIV Golf is under intense scrutiny.
The PIF, which launched the league in 2021 as a direct competitor to the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, recently announced that the breakaway circuit would not be included in its four‑year investment plan. This revelation sparked a wave of speculation that the sovereign wealth fund might withdraw its backing at the end of 2026, the same year DeChambeau’s current contract expires.
The Telegraph reported that several senior LIV executives convened an "emergency" meeting to discuss the situation, though a LIV spokesperson later denied that any such gathering took place, stating instead that key officials were participating in the pro‑am event ahead of the Mexico City tournament. DeChambeau himself was forced to withdraw from the previous week’s competition at Club de Golf Chapultepec due to a wrist injury, yet he used the opportunity to address the swirling rumors. "There are a lot of moving parts, like in any business.
It's a startup, right? And so there will be times when we're squeezed and punched. This is one of those moments," he said.
"I'm going to do everything in my power to make it work, and I really see the value in franchise golf." As captain of the Crushers GC team, he emphasized that his motivation extends beyond personal ambition. "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, Caleb Surratt, Josele Ballester, David Puig." Having already secured two victories on the LIV circuit this season, DeChambeau highlighted the camaraderie among the league’s marquee players.
"Jon [Rahm], Phil [Mickelson], DJ [Dustin Johnson] and I, and the guys that have been here from the start, we're okay. It's now our responsibility to take care of these kids who 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," he added.
LIV Golf officials have been tight‑lipped about the long‑term funding roadmap, but they have outlined an ambitious vision for the league’s financial sustainability. According to Katie O'Reilly, executive vice‑president of team business operations, the organization aims to build franchises capable of generating $13 billion (about £9.64 billion) in revenue over the next several years, with ten of the 13 teams expected to be profitable by 2026.
"Our goal is to build $13 bn franchises. Are we there yet? No. But right now, we are building the foundation for that.
We are focused on driving sponsorship revenue. Each of our 13 teams is heading into the 2026 season with a marquee partner, whether it's on their chest, on the hat, the Pings and the Callaways of the world… We are now also bringing in the more traditional golf brands and OEM partners at the team level," O'Reilly explained. Financial disclosures indicate that LIV Golf has already generated roughly $1 billion (£740 million) in global revenue since its inception, with the Adelaide franchise alone contributing $81.46 million (£60.4 million). Chief executive Scott O'Neil addressed the funding concerns at the Mexico City event, assuring staff and players that the tour is "funded through the season" and that the leadership will "work like crazy" to keep the competition alive.
In a prior communication to employees, O'Neil confirmed that the 2024 season would proceed "exactly as planned," signaling a commitment to stability despite external doubts. Overall, DeChambeau’s optimism reflects a broader belief among LIV Golf’s core group that the league can survive and even thrive amid financial uncertainty. By leveraging star power, securing corporate partnerships, and pursuing a franchise model that encourages individual team profitability, LIV hopes to demonstrate that its innovative format can coexist with traditional tours. Whether DeChambeau ultimately signs a new $500 million contract or negotiates a different arrangement, his public statements suggest he will continue to champion the league’s cause, both for his own career and for the teammates and younger players who depend on the platform he helped build.