Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed that discussions about extending his contract with LIV Golf are still underway, and he remains hopeful that both sides will eventually reach a mutually satisfactory agreement despite growing speculation about the financial outlook of the Saudi‑backed circuit. The two‑time major champion originally signed a highly lucrative agreement to join LIV Golf in June 2022, a move he at the time described as a straightforward "business decision" driven by the opportunity to compete in a new format and secure financial stability.
That initial contract is scheduled to run through the end of the 2026 season, and as the expiration date approaches, questions have intensified about whether DeChambeau—who has become one of the most recognizable faces in modern golf thanks to his prolific social‑media following and his reputation for extraordinary driving distance—will choose to stay with the league or explore other options. The uncertainty is amplified by the fact that LIV Golf, still a relatively young organization founded in 2021 to challenge the traditional PGA Tour and DP World Tour, has faced ongoing scrutiny over its funding sources and long‑term viability. Various media outlets have reported that DeChambeau could be aiming for a new contract in the region of $500 million (approximately £370.5 million), a figure that would reflect both his star power and the league's desire to retain marquee talent. Even though rumors have circulated that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia might scale back its financial commitment to LIV Golf after 2026, the 32‑year‑old remains confident that a deal can be struck.
"We're still working on a potential contract," DeChambeau told the podcast Flushing It Golf after competing in 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 emphasize his personal investment in the league's success: "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.
As long as LIV is here, I would figure out a way for it to make sense." DeChambeau's remarks come at a time when the PGA Tour's chief executive has been publicly exploring ways to reintegrate players who have defected to LIV Golf, signaling that the broader golf ecosystem is still very much in flux. The latest twist in the saga arrived when the PIF announced that its four‑year investment strategy would not explicitly include LIV Golf, sparking fresh speculation that the sovereign wealth fund might withdraw its backing at the conclusion of the 2026 season. Some reports suggested that LIV executives convened an emergency meeting to discuss the potential fallout, although a LIV Golf spokesperson later denied that any such meeting took place, explaining that key officials were instead 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 because of a wrist injury, addressed the swirling rumors directly.
He stressed that his commitment to the league extends beyond personal gain: "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," he said, referencing his role as captain of the Crushers GC franchise. "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 secured two victories on the LIV circuit this season, DeChambeau added that the league's founding stars—Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, and himself—are all still on board.
"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, underscoring his belief that the league can serve as a catalyst for new opportunities within the sport.
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 the future. According to Katie O'Reilly, executive vice‑president of team business operations at LIV Golf, the organization aims to develop each of its 13 franchises into self‑sustaining, profit‑generating entities, with a collective target of $13 billion (about £9.64 billion) in franchise value. "Our goal is to build $13 bn franchises. Are we there yet?
No. But right now, we are building the foundation for that," O'Reilly said earlier this year. She highlighted that each team is expected to secure a marquee sponsor by the 2026 season, ranging from traditional golf equipment manufacturers to broader consumer brands. Financially, LIV Golf claims to have 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 recently addressed the league's staff, assuring them that the season would continue as planned and emphasizing that the organization is "funded through the season" and that its leaders will "work like crazy" to maintain operations. In summary, while the exact terms of DeChambeau's next contract remain under negotiation, the golfer's public statements convey a clear message: he is not ready to abandon the venture that he helped elevate, and he views his role as both a competitor and a steward of a fledgling golf ecosystem. As the 2026 deadline looms and the broader financial landscape for LIV Golf remains uncertain, all eyes will be on the upcoming discussions between DeChambeau, his representatives, and the league's executives. The outcome will likely have significant implications not only for DeChambeau's personal career trajectory but also for the future stability and growth of the LIV Golf brand itself.