Bryson DeChambeau has made it clear that he is thinking beyond LIV Golf’s uncertain future. If the circuit cannot continue without Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the two-time major champion said he would look to expand his YouTube presence and play in events that want him.
DeChambeau said he has already had some talks with the PGA Tour, though not about a specific route back to that tour if LIV Golf ends. He also suggested that any return could come with heavy penalties, which he called “quite unfortunate” given what he believes he could bring to the sport.
YouTube becomes part of the plan
DeChambeau said he would like to grow his channel “three times, maybe even more,” and pointed to multilingual dubbing as one way to reach a broader audience. He described YouTube as a platform where he can help give more people a reason to watch golf.
That approach fits the image he has built since leaving the PGA Tour. DeChambeau said he would still want to compete in tournaments that want him, even if LIV Golf disappears as a home base.
Pressure, uncertainty, and a possible return
The question of what happens next for DeChambeau is tied to the larger split in men’s professional golf. He joined LIV Golf in June 2022, then became one of 11 golfers who sued the PGA Tour later that year over alleged monopoly power and suspensions tied to LIV participation.
He later withdrew from that federal lawsuit in May 2023. On Tuesday, he also said the PGA Tour seems to have the stronger hand now after the PIF announced last week that it will no longer fund LIV’s $30 million purses.
Calls for cooperation
DeChambeau framed the situation as a problem that needs cooperation rather than more conflict. He said the “egos need to get dropped” and argued that both sides should focus on what is best for the game of golf.
He also said he expected LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil, along with the league’s new independent board of directors and advisers, to build a business plan that could attract investors. DeChambeau added that the PGA Tour is also under pressure, pointing to field-size cuts, employee reductions, and other restructuring efforts.
What comes next for DeChambeau
DeChambeau’s LIV Golf contract expires after this season, which means his long-term future could be decided soon. When asked about concerns over the rest of his contract being paid, he answered only, “Your guess is as good as mine.”
O’Neil sounded upbeat about DeChambeau’s value to the league, calling him “special” and praising him as smart, driven, and committed. For now, DeChambeau remains focused on both the tournament in front of him and the possibility that, if LIV Golf changes course, his next big platform could be YouTube.
