Without Bryson, there can be no LIV Golf.

That’s why DeChambeau’s comments to Flushing It Golf following LIV Mexico City will be welcome news for the league’s small but avid (at least online) fanbase. Though DeChambeau painted a disgruntled figure at last weekend’s live event, seen ranting about the course conditions before eventually withdrawing from the tournament, his first comments on LIV’s potential demise found him as committed, motivated and focused on the league as ever.

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“There’s a lot of moving parts like in any business. It’s a startup, right? And so there’s going to be times where we’re squeezed and punched. This is one of those moments,” DeChambeau told Flushing It Golf. “But I’m going to do everything in my power to make it work and I really see the value in franchise golf.

This is not just for myself and the team aspect that I really believe in on the Crushers side. It’s for Michael LaSasso. It’s for Caleb Surratt. It’s for Josele Ballester. It’s for David Puig. Jon, Phil, DJ, myself and the guys that have been here from the start, we’re okay. It’s now our responsibility to take care of these kids that believe in us. That’s why I’m really doing it. There’s so much value to squeeze out of this whole thing for golf in general.”

But how does DeChambeau’s contract situation align with his bought-in attitude? As it currently stands, DeChambeau will be a free agent at the end of the 2026 LIV Golf season and reports of his asking price are close to half a billion dollars. That doesn’t exactly jive with DeChambeau’s portrayal of himself as a long-term commit. Pressed on his contract negotiations, DeChambeau had this to say.

“We’re still working on a potential contract. I haven’t given up on that and I think there will be a solution. But as of right now, my job is to help make the league work after this year. I just feel like I have a responsibility. I’ve put a lot of effort into it. So that’s what I’m going to do, we’re going to make this work.”

But what if a deal can’t be struck?

“As long as LIV is here, I would figure out a way for it to make sense,” DeChambeau said.

Those are strong from comments from DeChambeau, who just this winter publicly stated that doing YouTube full-time as preparation for playing the majors was an “incredibly viable option.” A poor 2026 Masters performance may have changed his mind somewhat, but either way, DeChambeau’s quotes represent a decided shift in tune. It’s important to point out that LIV players are contractually obligated not to speak poorly of the league, but if DeChambeau had nothing nice to say, he would have said nothing at all.

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Though contracts for those who signed with LIV have not been made publicly available, it has been largely understood in the golf industry that DeChambeau signed for north of $100 million on a deal that ended in 2026. There have also been rumours that those around DeChambeau have been wanting a new deal or extension on his contract. On Tuesday at Oakmont, DeChambeau remarked that his deal does in fact end at the year of next year, and hopes to stay with the Saudi circuit.

“How do I phrase this? Yeah, next year is when it ends. We’re looking to negotiate end of this year, and I’m very excited,” DeChambeau said. “They see the value in me. I see the value in what they can provide, and I believe we’ll come to some sort of resolution on that.”

In one sense it’s understandable that a new deal has not come to fruition, as LIV Golf’s financial backer, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, has attempted to come to an agreement with the PGA Tour, and a pact between those two entities could theoretically mean the end of LIV Golf in its current state. However, talks between the tour and PIF have hit a snag after a meeting at the White House between tour commissioner Jay Monahan, PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan and President Donald Trump did not end in a deal, with sources telling Golf Digest that Al-Rumayyan was unhappy with the terms the tour presented. Though last week marked the two-year anniversary of the surprise framework agreement, professional golf’s cold war continues to have no end in sight.

Over the past 16 months, DeChambeau has become one of the best players in golf. Aside from winning the 2024 U.S. Open, DeChambeau posted runner-up finishes at the 2024 and 2025 PGA, finished T-6 at the 2024 Masters and played out of the final group of this year’s Masters. He’s also built his social media brand over the past few years, using YouTube to elevate his perception among fans under 40. While his ties to LIV and Saudi Arabia can still be viewed as problematic to some golf fans, his reach among the game’s populace is undeniable.

Conversely, LIV Golf—now in its fourth year of existence—has struggled to gain traction with fans, particularly in the United States. As PIF is under mandates to curtail spending, there has been a question, especially among tour officials, if PIF will continue hemorrhaging capital on an entertainment venture that’s failing by most conventional metrics. Even if LIV continues in the future, there’s a chance DeChambeau does not receive the contract he believes he deserves as the face of the league. But, sources tell Golf Digest, hard feelings remain between DeChambeau and the tour. For one, DeChambeau remains a true believer in LIV Golf’s potential. He was also one of the 11 players who sued the tour for antitrust claims, and prior to his departure DeChambeau and tour officials had often clashed behind the scenes. Additionally, there could be a potential suspension for DeChambeau, as those who have jumped to LIV are facing suspensions for their participation, sources have told Golf Digest.

For his part, DeChambeau stated his backing for LIV, and asserted he doesn’t see himself changing tours anytime soon. “I think that LIV is not going anywhere,” DeChambeau said. “[Yasir] has been steadfast in his belief on team golf, and whether everybody believes in it or not, I think it’s a viable option. I think it’s a viable commercial option. Our team has been EBIDTA positive for the past two years, so we’re starting to grow and move in the right direction, just like TGL.

“TGL has done a great job. They’ve got some teams that are making some money, and I believe there is a sustainable model out there. How it all works with the game of golf, who knows, but I know my worth. I know what LIV brings to the table. And I’m excited for the future of what golf is going to be.”

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