{"id":409397,"date":"2026-02-05T14:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/409397\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:11:14","slug":"bryson-dechambeau-makes-major-liv-golf-announcement-before-season-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/409397\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryson DeChambeau makes major LIV Golf announcement before season start"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed that negotiations over a contract extension with LIV Golf are progressing, strongly indicating that he expects to remain with the Saudi-backed league beyond the end of his current deal in 2026.<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of the LIV Golf<\/a> season opener in Riyadh this week, DeChambeau<\/a> addressed growing speculation surrounding his future, which has intensified following the recent departures of Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed from the breakaway circuit.<\/p>\n

Despite reports suggesting the two-time US Open champion is seeking a lucrative $500m multi-year extension, DeChambeau said talks with LIV Golf officials are moving in a positive direction and remain focused on long-term alignment.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, there has been progress made,\u201d DeChambeau told Mirror Sports US<\/a>. \u201cWe, again, are in negotiations and I want what’s best for the game of golf and for the league, ultimately.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe just have to continue to align and, like I said from day one, if we can get to an alignment point, there’s no doubt that I’ll be here next year. We just have to get there.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Scroll down to watch Bryson DeChambeau’s latest interview in full..<\/p>\n

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Bryson DeChambeau [Mateo Villalba\/LIV Golf]<\/p>\n

DeChambeau, 32, has been linked with a potential return to the PGA Tour or an increased focus on his hugely popular YouTube channel<\/a> should an agreement not be reached.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, he has remained guarded when discussing his contractual demands and insists the decisions of other players have not influenced his thinking.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEverybody has their own decisions to make for whatever reasons they are,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m currently focused on what I’m trying to deliver to LIV Golf and to the golf ecosystem. However it shakes out, it’s going to shake out.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year is going to be a good year of golf for me. Very excited for the future of that competitively here at LIV Golf. With the majors, I love the golf courses this year and I need to be ready to go for those tournaments. I’m excited.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Crushers GC captain will begin his fifth season with LIV Golf in Riyadh, with his on-course performances set to be closely watched amid continued uncertainty over the long-term landscape of men\u2019s professional golf.<\/p>\n

\"Bryson <\/p>\n

Bryson DeChambeau<\/p>\n

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Further down the agenda this week, DeChambeau also reacted to LIV Golf finally receiving<\/a> Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points for the first time since the league launched in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Under the new structure, only the top 10 finishers in each LIV event consisting 57 players will be awarded ranking points.<\/p>\n

While the limited allocation has left some LIV players frustrated, DeChambeau welcomed the fact the league will no longer be completely excluded from the rankings system.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am trying to understand what it means and how it all shakes out,\u201d DeChambeau said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI had no idea how they were going to handle it. I didn’t know if we were going to get points, but at least we’re getting points right.\u201d<\/p>\n

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DeChambeau tees up in his first tournament of the season this week ranked 33rd in the OWGR. His career best is fourth, something he achieved in May 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Watch Bryson’s comments in full here:<\/p>\n

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