Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed that discussions about extending his contract with LIV Golf are still in progress, and he remains hopeful that both sides will eventually reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. The conversation comes amid growing speculation about the financial outlook of the Saudi‑backed league.
The two‑time major champion originally signed a highly lucrative agreement to join LIV Golf in June 2022, a decision he framed at the time as a straightforward "business decision." That contract is slated to run through the end of the 2026 season, and as the expiry date approaches, questions are intensifying about whether DeChambeau—one of the most recognizable faces in modern golf thanks to his powerful social media presence and his prodigious driving distance—will sign on for another term. Industry sources have previously suggested that DeChambeau could be aiming for a fresh deal in the vicinity of $500 million (approximately £370.5 million).
Even as rumors circulate that the league’s financial backing might be scaled back, the 32‑year‑old remains confident that a new arrangement can be forged. "We’re still working on a potential contract," DeChambeau told Flushing It Golf after LIV Golf’s Mexico City event last weekend. "I haven’t given up on that and I think there will be a solution. Right now my focus is to help make the league work after this year.
I feel a responsibility to see this through." He added, "I’ve put a lot of effort into it, and that’s what I’m going to keep doing – we’re going to make this work." The conversation around DeChambeau’s future dovetails with broader discussions about the league’s sustainability. The PGA Tour’s chief executive has been exploring avenues to potentially reintegrate players who have defected to LIV, while LIV itself is wrestling with the prospect of continued funding from its primary backer, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. Last week, the PIF announced that LIV Golf would not be part of its four‑year investment strategy, prompting a wave of speculation that the fund might withdraw its support at the conclusion of the 2026 season. The Telegraph reported that several LIV executives convened for a "secret emergency meeting" to address these rumors, though a LIV spokesperson later denied that any such meeting took place, explaining that the executives were instead participating in a pro‑am event ahead of the Mexico City tournament.
DeChambeau, who withdrew from the previous week’s competition at Club de Golf Chapultepec due to a wrist injury, weighed in on the chatter, emphasizing his commitment to the league’s longevity. "There are a lot of moving parts, like any business.
It’s a startup, right? There will be moments when we feel squeezed and punched. This is one of those moments, but I’ll do everything I can to make it work. I truly see the value in franchise golf," he said, referencing his role as captain of the Crushers Golf Club.
He continued, "Another reason I’m here isn’t just for myself or the team aspect I believe in on the Crushers side. It’s for Michael LaSasso, Caleb Surratt, Josele Ballester, David Puig – these guys count on us." 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, along with the guys who have been here from the start, we’re okay. It’s now our responsibility to look after the younger players who believe in us. That’s why I’m doing this. There’s immense value to be extracted from this whole venture for the sport of golf." LIV Golf officials declined to comment on the long‑term funding blueprint when approached by Sky Sports, but they did outline an ambitious goal: each franchise should become self‑sustaining and eventually profitable, with an overall target of generating $13 billion (about £9.64 billion) in franchise value.
Katie O'Reilly, EVP of team business operations at LIV, explained that while the league has not yet hit that mark, it is laying the groundwork by securing marquee sponsors for each of its 13 teams, ranging from apparel brands to equipment manufacturers like Ping and Callaway. To date, LIV Golf reports having generated roughly $1 billion (£740 million) in global revenue since its inception, with the Adelaide event alone contributing $81.46 million (£60.4 million).
Chief executive Scott O'Neil addressed the funding concerns at the Mexico City tournament, assuring staff and players that the season would proceed as planned and that the organization would "work like crazy" to keep the tour alive. In summary, while the exact terms of DeChambeau’s next contract remain under negotiation, the golfer’s public statements suggest a steadfast belief that a solution is attainable. His dedication to both the league’s operational success and the welfare of his teammates underscores a broader narrative: LIV Golf is navigating a precarious financial landscape, but its leadership and star players are actively seeking pathways to ensure the venture’s continuity beyond 2026.