Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed that discussions about extending his agreement with LIV Golf are still underway, and he remains hopeful that both sides will eventually reach a mutually satisfactory arrangement. The conversation comes at a time when speculation about the financial health of the Saudi‑backed circuit is intensifying. The two‑time major champion first signed a highly lucrative contract to join LIV Golf in June 2022, a move he characterized at the time as a straightforward "business decision." That original pact is slated to run through the end of the 2026 season, and as the expiration date approaches, questions are mounting about whether DeChambeau—one of the sport’s most recognizable figures thanks to his prolific social‑media presence and his prodigious driving distance—will choose to re‑sign.
Industry sources have previously suggested that DeChambeau could be looking for a fresh agreement worth roughly $500 million (about £370.5 million). Even as rumors swirl that LIV Golf’s funding stream might be curtailed, the 32‑year‑old remains confident that a deal can be struck. "We’re still working on a potential contract," DeChambeau told 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." He added, "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." The sentiment reflects a broader commitment among several LIV players to see the league survive and thrive, despite the uncertainty surrounding its primary backer, the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. LIV Golf recently found itself in the headlines after the PIF announced that the breakaway series, which was launched in 2021 to challenge the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, would not be included in its four‑year investment plan. This revelation sparked a flurry of speculation that the PIF might withdraw its financial support at the conclusion of 2026, the same year DeChambeau’s current contract expires. The Telegraph reported that a group of LIV executives convened for a "secret emergency meeting" to discuss the rumors, though a LIV spokesperson later told Sky Sports that no such meeting took place.
Instead, key officials were reportedly participating in the pro‑am event ahead of the Mexico City tournament. DeChambeau, who was forced to withdraw from the previous week’s competition at Club de Golf Chapultepec due to a wrist injury, weighed in on the chatter, emphasizing his determination to help the league stay afloat. "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.
But I’m going to do everything in my power to make it work, and I really see the value in franchise golf," he said, referencing his role as captain of the Crushers GC franchise. He continued, "Another reason I’m doing this isn’t just for myself or the team aspect I believe in on the Crushers side. It’s for Michael LaSasso, it’s for Caleb Surratt, it’s for Josele Ballester, it’s for 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." LIV Golf officials declined to comment on the long‑term funding blueprint when approached by Sky Sports, but they did outline an ambitious plan to make each team and individual franchise financially self‑sustaining. According to EVP of team business operations Katie O’Reilly, the organization aims to build franchises capable of generating $13 billion (approximately £9.64 billion) in revenue over time, with ten of the 13 teams expected to turn a profit by 2026. "Our goal is to build $13 bn franchises," O’Reilly said earlier this year.
"Are we there yet? No. But right now we are building the foundation for that.
We are focused. We get to do this with these anchors of global superstars in each one of our 13 franchises, who also happen to be our business partners." She added that the league is concentrating on securing sponsorship deals, noting that each of the 13 teams will head into the 2026 season with a marquee partner—whether that partner’s logo appears on the chest, the hat, or the equipment of the players. Traditional golf brands and OEMs are also being courted at the team level to broaden the revenue base. Since its inception, LIV Golf claims to have generated $1 billion (about £740 million) in global revenue, with the Adelaide event alone contributing $81.46 million (roughly £60.4 million).
Chief executive Scott O’Neil addressed the funding concerns at the Mexico City tournament, assuring staff and players that the tour is "funded through the season" and that LIV leaders will "work like crazy" to keep the operation alive. He had previously sent a memo to employees confirming that the season would "continue exactly as planned." In summary, while the future of LIV Golf’s financial backing remains a subject of intense debate, Bryson DeChambeau’s public statements illustrate a steadfast commitment to the league and a willingness to negotiate a new, potentially record‑breaking contract. His optimism, combined with the league’s strategic push toward franchise profitability, suggests that both player and organization are prepared to navigate the challenges ahead and strive for a sustainable model that could reshape professional golf for years to come.