Bryson DeChambeau announced that he would not compete in the final round of the LIV Golf tournament in Mexico City after suffering discomfort in his wrist. The American golfer, who has already captured two LIV Golf titles this season, was sitting two strokes over par and 16 shots behind the leader, Jon Rahm, after posting rounds of 71, 71 and a 73 on Saturday.
In a brief statement, DeChambeau explained, "I felt some wrist pain during yesterday's round and have decided to withdraw from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City to avoid aggravating the injury. This isn’t the way I wanted the week to end, but I wish the Crushers a strong finish. I will spend the next few days getting evaluated and hope to be ready for LIV Golf Virginia." DeChambeau's withdrawal comes after a busy early season in which he secured victories in Singapore and South Africa on the LIV circuit. Those wins came before his disappointing showing at The Masters, where he missed the cut after an opening 76 and a second‑round 74 that included a triple bogey on the final hole.
In DeChambeau's stead, Mexico’s Luis Carrera was added to the Crushers GC roster for the closing round. With DeChambeau out, the leaderboard shifted: Rahm maintained a two‑stroke lead over his Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton and held a three‑stroke advantage over Tom McKibbin. The timing of the American's mid‑tournament exit is notable because the LIV Golf League is currently under intense scrutiny.
Recent reports suggest that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has been the primary financial backer of the league, may be preparing to pull its funding. While LIV officials have repeatedly emphasized that the league is "funded through the season" and that they are working tirelessly to secure a sustainable business model, the uncertainty has sparked speculation about the tour's long‑term viability. LIV chief executive Scott O'Neil addressed the rumors in an interview with TNT Sports, stating, "It’s just not the way the world works.
We have commitments to keep this a going concern. The reality is you are funded through the season, and then you work like crazy as a business to create a business plan that will keep us going.
That is no different from any other private‑equity‑funded enterprise in history." O'Neil also sent an internal memo to staff earlier in the week, assuring them that the season would continue "exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle," without mentioning any plans beyond the current calendar. As of April 19, the PIF had not publicly responded to inquiries about its future involvement with LIV Golf. Despite the funding chatter, LIV Golf announced that it intends to return to Club de Golf Chapultepec for the 2027 edition of LIV Golf Mexico City, reaffirming its multi‑year commitment to the region.
The next event on the LIV schedule is set for May 7‑10 at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C., where the tournament will be billed as LIV Golf Virginia. DeChambeau is also slated to compete in the PGA Championship the following week, an event that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and available for streaming without a contract. The incident underscores the physical toll that a demanding schedule can place on elite athletes.
Wrist injuries are common among golfers, especially those who generate high clubhead speeds like DeChambeau, whose power‑driven swing often subjects his joints to extreme forces. Medical professionals typically advise rest, imaging, and a graduated rehabilitation program to ensure full recovery and to prevent chronic issues that could jeopardize a player's career.
For fans following the LIV Golf narrative, DeChambeau's withdrawal adds another layer of intrigue to a season already marked by financial uncertainty, high‑profile player movements, and ongoing debates about the league's place in professional golf. As the Crushers aim to finish strong without their star, observers will be watching both the on‑course competition and the off‑course business developments with equal interest.