{"id":612062,"date":"2026-04-18T08:54:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T08:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/612062\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T08:54:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T08:54:18","slug":"bryson-dechambeau-in-fiery-rules-dispute-as-he-blasts-course-setup-at-liv-golf-mexico-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/612062\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryson DeChambeau in fiery rules dispute as he blasts course setup at LIV Golf Mexico City"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bryson DeChambeau voiced clear frustration with course conditions during the opening round of LIV Golf Mexico City, cutting an agitated figure throughout Thursday\u2019s play at Club de Golf Chapultepec.<\/p>\n

The 32-year-old carded a level-par 71, leaving him nine shots adrift of early leader Victor Perez, who leads tournament favourite Jon Rahm by three.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DeChambeau<\/a>\u2019s frustrations boiled over during a mid-round incident after a greenside bunker shot carried over the back of the green.\u00a0<\/p>\n

His ball came to rest in an area of rough that appeared, to the naked eye, to resemble ground under repair.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve got destroyed grass\u2026 this is rough?\u201d DeChambeau was heard saying before calling for a rules official.<\/p>\n

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Despite his protests, a disgruntled DeChambeau was denied free relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAbsolutely out of the question,\u201d the official ruled.<\/p>\n

DeChambeau labelled the situation \u201cunbelievable\u201d but showed composure to eventually get his ball up and down.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Still, he left the green visibly frustrated, underlining his dissatisfaction with the course setup, at least on that hole.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DeChambeau is competing this week after a hugely disappointing missed cut at The Masters last week.<\/p>\n

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He made a shocking triple-bogey seven on his final hole at Augusta National to cost himself a tee time on the weekend. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Watch DeChambeau’s rules dispute here:<\/p>\n

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The Crushers captain had encountered Club de Golf Chapultepec previously having finished runner-up to Joaquin Niemann last season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DeChambeau\u2019s on-course frustrations come during a turbulent week for LIV Golf<\/a>, with growing uncertainty surrounding the league\u2019s long-term future.<\/p>\n

Scott O’Neil, CEO of LIV Golf, has now all-but confirmed<\/a> in recent interviews that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is unlikely to continue funding the league beyond the 2026 season \u2014 echoing multiple reports<\/a> that have emerged this week.<\/p>\n

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The Saudi PIF has reportedly invested around $5 billion into LIV Golf since its launch in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, it now appears increasingly likely the financial backing could be withdrawn, leaving the league needing to secure a new investor or explore alternative structures to continue operations.<\/p>\n

LIV Golf Mexico City marks the sixth event of the 14-tournament 2026 season, with the circuit now approaching a critical juncture in its evolution.<\/p>\n

The uncertainty extends to DeChambeau\u2019s own future too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Bryson DeChambeau<\/p>\n

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The two-time U.S. Open champion is reportedly seeking a new LIV Golf contract worth in the region of $500 million.\u00a0<\/p>\n

His current deal \u2014 believed to exceed $125 million \u2014 runs until the end of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Whether negotiations have taken a further step back as a result of this week’s news coming out of LIV Golf remains to be seen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DeChambeau has strengthened his negotiating position through a combination of strong recent league form \u2014 including back-to-back victories in Singapore and South Africa last month \u2014 and his growing global profile via YouTube and social media platforms.<\/p>\n

Speculation has intensified in recent weeks that he could even consider a return to the PGA Tour, following players such as Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed, who have re-engaged with the traditional circuit this season.<\/p>\n

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DeChambeau has also hinted he could pursue a more independent route<\/a> via his YouTube platform if required.<\/p>\n

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Despite the speculation, O\u2019Neil struck a confident tone when discussing DeChambeau’s future on Thursday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI am with Bryson way more than I am with my own family,\u201d O\u2019Neil told former European Ryder Cup player Oliver Wilson, who now works for TNT.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cWe spend quite a bit of time together travelling the world. I can tell you there is nobody more passionate about this game\u2026 nobody more passionate about team golf\u2026 nobody more passionate about growing the game than Bryson.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe loves LIV Golf and I\u2019m pretty confident we\u2019ll find a solution.\u201d<\/p>\n

For now, however, both DeChambeau and LIV Golf face an uncertain road ahead \u2014 on and off the course.<\/p>\n

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