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. The conversation comes amid growing speculation about the financial outlook of the Saudi‑backed circuit, which has been under intense scrutiny since its inception.
The two‑time major champion first joined LIV Golf in June 2022, signing a highly lucrative agreement that he publicly framed as a pragmatic "business decision." That original contract is slated to run through the close of the 2026 season, at which point it will expire unless a new arrangement is negotiated. As the deadline approaches, questions have intensified about whether DeChambeau—one of the most recognizable faces in modern golf thanks to his prolific social‑media following and his reputation for extraordinary driving distance—will commit to another term with the breakaway league. Industry insiders have floated figures suggesting that DeChambeau could be aiming for a fresh deal in the region of $500 million (approximately £370.5 million).
Even as rumors circulate that the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) backing for LIV might be scaled back, 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 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 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. As long as LIV is here, I will figure out a way for it to make sense." His remarks underscore a broader commitment to the league’s long‑term viability, a sentiment echoed by other LIV executives who have repeatedly emphasized the importance of building sustainable, franchise‑based revenue streams.
LIV Golf’s future funding was thrust into the spotlight last week when the PIF announced that the breakaway series would not be part of its four‑year investment plan. That announcement sparked a wave of speculation that the sovereign wealth fund might withdraw its financial support at the end of 2026, the same year DeChambeau’s current contract expires.
The Telegraph reported that several LIV officials convened for a "secret emergency meeting" to discuss the fallout, though a LIV spokesperson later denied that any such gathering took place, stating that key personnel were instead competing in the pro‑am preceding the Mexico City tournament. DeChambeau, who had to pull out of the preceding event at Club de Golf Chapultepec due to a wrist injury, addressed the swirling rumors directly. He stressed that his motivation extends beyond personal gain, pointing to the collective responsibility he feels toward his teammates and the broader franchise model.
"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 explained. He continued, "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." DeChambeau, who has already claimed two LIV victories this season, 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." LIV Golf officials declined to comment on the long‑term funding roadmap when approached by Sky Sports, but they did outline ambitious financial targets for the franchise model. Katie O'Reilly, EVP of team business operations at LIV, said the organization aims to build $13 billion (about £9.64 billion) worth of franchise value, with ten of the thirteen teams expected to be profitable by 2026.
"Our goal is to build $13bn franchises. Are we there yet? No. But right now, we are building the foundation for that.
We are focused on driving sponsorship revenue, securing marquee partners for each team, and bringing traditional golf brands and OEMs into the fold," O'Reilly explained. Since its launch, LIV Golf claims to have generated roughly $1 billion (approximately £740 million) in global revenue, with the Adelaide franchise alone accounting for $81.46 million (about £60.4 million). Chief executive Scott O'Neil addressed staff last month, assuring them that the season would proceed "exactly as planned" and emphasizing that the tour is "funded through the season" while pledging that LIV leaders will "work like crazy" to keep the operation afloat. In summary, while the financial underpinnings of LIV Golf remain a topic of intense debate, Bryson DeChambeau’s public statements suggest a steadfast dedication to the league’s future.
He appears ready to negotiate a new, potentially record‑breaking contract, and he frames his involvement as both a personal mission and a broader commitment to the players, the franchise structure, and the evolution of professional golf itself.