Bryson DeChambeau is going to be under a lot of scrutiny over the next year, especially with questions about his future at LIV Golf.
The two-time US Open winner is expected to take part in LIV Golf’s season opener in Riyadh, even though he now has the option to head back to the PGA Tour.
But playing this month does not necessarily signal a long-term commitment. His contract runs out at the end of the year, and nothing beyond that has been settled yet.
That context might explain why some comments from DeChambeau have raised eyebrows among those running LIV Golf.
Bryson DeChambeau expresses concerns about LIV Golf’s direction
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DeChambeau has yet to offer any clear signs that he plans to renew his contract with LIV. This comes during a period of significant change for the league, highlighted by the departures of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed over the past two months.
The shifts have not stopped there. LIV has also announced that, starting in 2026, its events will move from 54 to 72 holes. The decision seems aimed at meeting OWGR requirements as the league pushes for world ranking points.
But speaking to Today’s Golfer, DeChambeau made it clear he is not entirely on board with the change.
He stated: “It’s definitely changed away from what we had initially been told it was going to be.
“So there is some movement that we’ve all been, I would say, interested in, and going, ‘why that movement?’ Because we were told it was going to be this. So that’s definitely made us have some different thoughts about it.
“I’ve got a contract for this year, and we’ll go through it there and see what happens after that. Look, it’s 72 holes, it’s changed, but we’re still excited to play professionally and play for what we’re doing and go across the world. I think it’s going to be great for our [Crushers GC] team. Is it what we ultimately signed up for? No. So I think we’re supposed to be different, so I’m a little indifferent to it right now.
“Hopefully it weighs positively on me over the course of time, but you never know. I’m not sure. We didn’t sign up to play for 72.”
Bryson DeChambeau’s tone has shifted since the 72-hole announcement
DeChambeau’s attitude towards LIV Golf seems to have shifted in recent months. It might suggest some frustration, or he could simply be using his position to gain more leverage in contract negotiations.
What stands out is how supportive he was of the move to 72 holes when it was first announced back in November.
“By moving to 72 holes, LIV Golf is taking a proactive step to align with the historic format recognized globally. This is a fantastic evolution of the LIV Golf product, showing how our League listens and adapts to create the best possible experience,” he said at the time.
The contrast between his initial support and his current comments is hard to miss. It lends weight to the idea that he is positioning himself strongly ahead of contract discussions.
It is also possible that Koepka’s exit has given him more freedom to voice his concerns openly – and perhaps even consider leaving if those issues are not resolved.
