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 ultimately reach a mutually satisfactory agreement. The conversation comes amid growing speculation about the financial outlook of the Saudi‑backed circuit.
The two‑time major champion entered the LIV Golf fold in June 2022, signing what was described at the time as a "business decision" that offered a substantial financial package. That original agreement is slated to run through the end of the 2026 season, and as that deadline approaches, questions are intensifying about whether DeChambeau—one of the sport's most recognizable figures thanks to his prolific social‑media presence and his prodigious driving distance—will elect to stay with the breakaway league.
Industry chatter has suggested that DeChambeau could be aiming for a fresh contract in the region of $500 million (approximately £370.5 million). Even as rumours circulate that LIV Golf’s funding might be scaled back, the 32‑year‑old remains confident that a deal can be struck.
"We’re still working on a potential contract," he told Flushing It Golf after the LIV Golf Mexico City event last weekend. "I haven’t given up on that and I think there will be a solution.
But right now my job is to help make the league work after this year. I feel a responsibility." DeChambeau emphasized his commitment to the league, stating, "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." His remarks echo a broader sentiment among LIV executives who are actively seeking ways to secure the league’s future, including the PGA’s chief executive exploring mechanisms to reintegrate LIV players.
The broader context for these negotiations shifted dramatically last week when the Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced that LIV Golf would not be included in its four‑year investment strategy. This revelation sparked a wave of speculation that the Saudi sovereign wealth fund might withdraw its backing at the conclusion of the 2026 season. The Telegraph reported that several LIV executives convened an "emergency" meeting to discuss the fallout, though a LIV spokesperson later denied that any such meeting took place, explaining that key officials were instead participating in the pro‑am preceding the Mexico City tournament.
DeChambeau, who withdrew from the previous week’s event at Club de Golf Chapultepec due to a wrist injury, addressed the swirling rumors directly. He described LIV Golf as a start‑up with many moving parts, acknowledging that the organization would inevitably face periods of pressure. "It’s a startup, right?
There will be times when we’re squeezed and punched. This is one of those moments.
I’ll do everything in my power to make it work, and I really see the value in franchise golf," he said, referring to his role as captain of the Crushers GC team. He also highlighted the personal motivations driving his dedication: "It’s not just for me or the team aspect I believe in on the Crushers side. It’s for Michael LaSasso, Caleb Surratt, Josele Ballester, David Puig—these are the players who count on us." DeChambeau, who has already secured two LIV victories this season, added that the league’s marquee names—Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and himself—are all committed to the venture. "We have a responsibility to the 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 explained. LIV Golf officials declined to comment on the long‑term funding plan when approached by Sky Sports, but they did outline an ambitious vision for financial self‑sufficiency.
The league aims to have each of its 13 franchises become profitable, targeting a collective valuation of $13 billion (£9.64 billion) over the next several years. Katie O’Reilly, executive vice‑president of team business operations, said the goal is to see ten teams turn a profit by 2026. "Our goal is to build $13 billion franchises.
Are we there yet? No. But we’re laying the foundation now, leveraging global superstars as both athletes and business partners," she noted.
To achieve this, LIV is focusing on securing marquee sponsorships for each team, ranging from apparel partners on jerseys and hats to equipment manufacturers like Ping and Callaway. Traditional golf brands and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are also being brought into the fold at the team level, broadening the revenue base. Since its inception, LIV Golf claims to have generated $1 billion (£740 million) in global revenue, with the Adelaide franchise alone contributing $81.46 million (£60.4 million). Chief executive Scott O’Neil addressed the recent funding concerns at the Mexico City tournament, assuring staff that the season would continue "exactly as planned" and emphasizing that the tour is "funded through the season".
He pledged that LIV leadership would "work like crazy" to keep the league afloat. In summary, DeChambeau’s ongoing negotiations reflect both personal ambition and a broader commitment to the fledgling league’s survival.
While the future of LIV Golf’s financial backing remains uncertain, the player’s optimism, combined with the league’s strategic push toward franchise profitability, suggests that both parties are actively seeking a path forward that preserves the venture’s competitive and commercial aspirations.