The LIV Golf boss shares an update on what’s next for Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm after getting new funding.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil recently shared some updates about the future of star players Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, after confirming that the series has found a new major investor. This news comes after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced it would stop funding LIV by the end of 2026. Since then, LIV has been looking for long-term financial partners.
On Wednesday, O’Neil said they’ve signed an agreement with a big investor who will support LIV until at least 2030. “We’re very lucky to have this lead investor on board, approved by our board, who will help fund LIV moving forward,” he said. However, he didn’t reveal who the investor is or the details of the deal.
Bloomberg later reported that BC Partners, a private equity firm, might be leading talks on a financing plan. Interestingly, BC Partners already invests in a company representing several LIV players, including DeChambeau.
DeChambeau has said he’s open to staying with LIV if they can agree on new terms after his current deal ends in 2026. He’s also focused on growing his YouTube channel and mentioned he might return to the PGA Tour if they want him back.
Rahm’s situation is less clear. Reports say he’s owed a large amount in delayed payments from LIV. Though he won’t help find investors, he did join a players’ meeting organized by DeChambeau before the new investment news came out. In July, Rahm said, “I’m not going to share anything that I can’t share with you guys right now.”
O’Neil said he would love to keep both DeChambeau and Rahm—LIV’s two biggest stars—but believes LIV can attract other top players too. He explained that with 57 players from 21 countries, playing in 10 countries across five continents, the idea of who the “stars” are can be pretty broad.
“While I really respect Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, and they are definitely some of the best golfers and biggest sports stars, we’re confident that our global format and unique style will draw many great players,” he said. “I’d love for them to stay with us because they carry a lot of weight in the golf world, but we also have strong support from many players and a fresh format that will keep the game exciting.”