Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed that discussions about extending his contract with LIV Golf are still under way, and he remains hopeful that both sides will reach a mutually satisfactory agreement despite growing speculation about the Saudi‑backed league's financial outlook. 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 ever‑increasing questions have emerged about whether DeChambeau—one of the most recognizable faces in modern golf thanks to his massive social‑media following and his prodigious driving distance—will choose to renew his commitment to the breakaway tour. While the original deal was already generous, recent reports have floated the possibility that DeChambeau could be aiming for a fresh contract worth roughly $500 million (about £370.5 million).
Even though rumors have been circulating that LIV Golf's funding might be scaled back, the 32‑year‑old remains confident that a new arrangement can be hammered out. "We’re still working on a potential contract," DeChambeau told the outlet 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 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 went on to stress his personal investment in the league’s future: "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 comments came amid broader conversations about the PGA Tour’s leadership exploring ways to reintegrate players who have defected to LIV Golf, as well as speculation about the league’s long‑term viability. LIV Golf found itself thrust into the headlines last week after the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia announced that the breakaway circuit, which was launched in 2021 to challenge the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, would not be part of its four‑year investment strategy.
The omission sparked a flurry of rumors that the PIF might withdraw its backing at the conclusion of the 2026 season. The Telegraph reported that several LIV executives allegedly convened a "secret emergency meeting" to address the funding concerns, though a LIV Golf spokesperson later told Sky Sports that no such meeting took place.
Instead, the officials were reportedly participating in the pro‑am event preceding the Mexico City tournament. DeChambeau, who had to pull out of the previous week’s competition at Club de Golf Chapultepec due to a wrist injury, weighed in on the chatter, emphasizing his commitment to ensuring LIV Golf’s continuity. "There’s a lot of moving parts, like in any business.
It’s a startup, right? And so there’s going to be times where 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," the Crushers GC captain said.
He added that his motivation extends beyond personal ambition: "And, you know, 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, it’s for Caleb Surratt, it’s for Josele Ballester, it’s for David Puig." Having already claimed two victories on the LIV circuit this season, DeChambeau also 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 explained.
LIV Golf officials declined to comment on the specifics of the league’s long‑term financing when approached by Sky Sports, but they did outline an ambitious vision for the future. The organization aims to make each of its 13 franchise teams financially self‑sufficient and eventually profitable, targeting a combined franchise valuation of $13 billion (approximately £9.64 billion).
Katie O’Reilly, executive vice‑president of team business operations at LIV Golf, reiterated this goal earlier in the year: "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. 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." According to O’Reilly, the league is concentrating on driving sponsorship revenue, ensuring that every team secures a marquee partner—whether that partner’s logo appears on the chest, the hat, or the equipment of the players.
Traditional golf brands and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are being courted at the team level to diversify income streams. The league reports that it has generated $1 billion (about £740 million) in global revenue since its inception, with the LIV Golf Adelaide event alone contributing $81.46 million (roughly £60.4 million).
Chief executive Scott O’Neil addressed the uncertainty at the recent 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 competition alive. He had previously sent a memo to LIV employees earlier in the year confirming that the season would "continue exactly as planned," a statement intended to quell anxieties among the tour’s workforce. In summary, DeChambeau’s ongoing contract talks reflect a broader narrative of a league striving to prove its sustainability amid shifting financial support.
While the exact terms of any new agreement remain undisclosed, the golfer’s public statements underscore a deep sense of duty to his teammates, the league’s investors, and the growing fan base that has embraced the franchise model. Whether the PIF will maintain its backing past 2026 remains to be seen, but for now, DeChambeau and his fellow LIV Golf stars appear committed to navigating the challenges and capitalising on the opportunities that lie ahead.