By Matt Smith
Following on from the news on Tuesday that Bryson DeChambeau was to be the next big name to make the move, LIV Golf on Friday made it official.
The American, who won the US Open in 2020 and has 10 PGA Tour titles, has been struggling with a hand injury recently, but he is now part of the Saudi-backed series, which is currently holding its inaugural event at Centurion Club near London.
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“Bryson DeChambeau is an exciting addition to LIV Golf’s supercharged style of play. He is passionate about the sport, innovative in his approach and committed to pushing the boundaries in pursuit of excellence,” said Greg Norman, LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner. “He’s not afraid to think outside the box and supports our mission of doing things differently to grow our game. The power and energy he brings to the course will deliver added electricity to our competition in Portland and beyond.”
One of the longest drivers in professional golf, DeChambeau, 28, is currently ranked 28th in the world.
DeChambeau joins a growing list of stars who are joining LIV Golf, which now boasts eight major champions who have won a combined 15 major titles. The Invitational Series officially launched Thursday to fans around the world showcasing its new, innovative format with 12 teams, 48-players, shotgun starts and no cut.
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