Bryson DeChambeau responds to rumors that he has ‘definitely’ reached out to the PGA Tour about coming back.
Bryson DeChambeau has finally spoken out about the rumors that he and his team are talking with the PGA Tour about possibly coming back, after reports that LIV Golf might be in trouble.
After months of speculation about LIV Golf’s future, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced it will stop funding the rival tour after the 2026 season. Soon after, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the PIF governor, left the board amid questions about LIV’s future.
With LIV Golf possibly folding by the end of the year, there have been reports that some key players are exploring other options, with many thinking about returning to the PGA Tour. Two-time major winner DeChambeau was even said to be considering a PGA comeback as soon as the Masters last month.
But DeChambeau denied these rumors, saying he’s fully committed to team golf. “It’s completely untrue. I’m working as hard as I can to find a solution,” he told Flushing It Golf. “I want team golf to succeed. I think it has a place in the golf world, and I want to help grow the game worldwide. That’s always been our goal, and it matters more now than ever.”
DeChambeau joined LIV Golf in June 2022 on a reported $125 million deal and has become one of the faces of the league. Since his contract ends this year, it makes sense he’d be thinking about his future, especially with LIV’s uncertainty.
He added, “We’re still working on a new contract. I haven’t given up, and I believe there will be a solution. Right now, my job is to help make the league work after this year. I feel responsible because I’ve put a lot into it, so I want to make it successful.”
Golf media personality Trey Wingo responded on social media, saying he has heard that DeChambeau’s team has reached out to top PGA Tour officials about a possible return. “The same goes for Jon Rahm,” he added.
It’s still unclear if the PGA Tour would welcome players like DeChambeau or Rahm back if they wanted to return. When asked about this, PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said on Wingo’s podcast that he wasn’t sure what’s happening but that he’s focused on making the PGA Tour better. “I see the same stories everyone else does. It’s too soon to say anything, so I have nothing to add right now,” Rolapp said.