Bryson DeChambeau drops a hint about his retirement as the DP World Tour membership deadline is announced.
Golf star Bryson DeChambeau has hinted in a mysterious Instagram Stories post that he might retire before 2027, as the deadline for his DP World Tour membership approaches. He confirmed he’ll play at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in December but didn’t share much about his plans beyond that.
Earlier, DeChambeau said he wants to focus on growing his YouTube channel once LIV Golf ends. “I’d love to grow my channel three times, maybe even more,” he said.
He also reflected on his past choices: “I’m not going to rewrite the last four years. I made a decision I believed in, and I’m thankful for everything that came with it. I believed this game could reach more people in new ways, and I still do. I gave it my all to keep team golf alive.”
DeChambeau thanked the LIV Golf staff, crews, caddies, and everyone behind the scenes, before mentioning his next event in December. After the Nedbank Golf Challenge, which runs December 3 to 6, he kept his 2027 plans vague.
“After that, I’ll take the next steps the right way,” he said, adding that he looks forward to playing in front of South African fans who made his first visit special.
“My passion is to grow this game, and that’s still my goal. Thanks for sticking with me. Together, we can make this great game even bigger.”
He also told ESPN he hopes to triple his YouTube channel’s audience, which already has over 3 million subscribers, by adding videos in different languages and playing tournaments that want him.
The timing of his vague 2027 plans is notable because, according to reports, DeChambeau has until November 14 to apply for DP World Tour membership and use an exemption offer for the 2027 season.
This exemption would give the two-time US Open champion full playing rights on the European circuit. It’s a perk given to major champions and recent top players, joining golfers like Cameron Smith and Jon Rahm, who has also said he plans to return to the DP World Tour full-time.
DeChambeau closed his statement by quoting golf legend Arnold Palmer: “No player is bigger than the game.” He admitted he’s said things that may not have helped and promised to move forward with humility and respect for those who came before him.
Whatever comes next, fans are watching to see where Bryson’s journey takes him!