{"id":405588,"date":"2026-01-14T00:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T00:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/405588\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T00:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T00:40:10","slug":"bryson-dechambeau-sends-golf-fans-wild-as-he-breaks-silence-over-one-time-pga-tour-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/405588\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryson DeChambeau sends golf fans wild as he breaks silence over one-time PGA Tour offer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bryson DeChambeau has sent golf social media into meltdown with his latest Instagram Story just 24 hours after Brooks Koepka made a sensational return to the PGA Tour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The PGA Tour<\/a> not only allowed five-time major champion Koepka to returrn this month, but the circuit also opened the door ajar for DeChambeau<\/a>, Jon Rahm<\/a> and Cameron Smith<\/a> to follow suit should they wish to join.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Monday, the PGA Tour confirmed Koepka’s reinstatement<\/a> after the former World No.1 made a shock decision to quit LIV Golf<\/a> on 23 December.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Koepka has been permitted to return via a time-sensitive returning members policy<\/a> that was unveiled on Monday by the PGA Tour’s newly-appointed Brian Rolapp.<\/p>\n

The new policy permits LIV players who have won a major or The Players Championship between 2022-2025 to return.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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That means the only LIV players eligible to return are Koepka, DeChambeau, Rahm and Smith – and not Phil Mickelson because he won the US PGA in 2021.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Under the new rule, players have until 2 February to make up their minds.<\/p>\n

Rather fittingly, that is just before the first LIV Golf League event of the new season in Riyadh.<\/p>\n

Koepka has obviously already taken the PGA Tour up on their proposal, and he will make his comeback at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in two weeks time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But the others now have a decision to make.<\/p>\n

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Do they stick on the LIV Golf, or twist back to the PGA Tour?\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Brooks <\/p>\n

Brooks Koepka<\/p>\n

The move comes with consequence though.<\/p>\n

Koepka will not receive player equity on the PGA Tour for the next five years to 2030.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He also won’t receive any FedEx Cup bonus money, and he will need to make a $5m charitable donation of his choice.<\/p>\n

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Koepka will, however, be eligible to compete on the US Presidents Cup team in September.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Jon <\/p>\n

Jon Rahm<\/p>\n

Could Rahm, Smith and DeChambeau all follow Koepka through the PGA Tour door?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Well, two of them are definitely out.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While not yet official statements, it’s understood both Rahm and Smith have elected to remain on the LIV Golf League.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Smith has reportedly rejected<\/a> the PGA Tour’s offer, and Rahm has no interest either<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That just leaves two-time US Open champion DeChambeau left to make a call.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Will Bryson DeChambeau return to the PGA Tour? \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n

\u2014 GolfMagic (@GolfMagic) January 13, 2026<\/a>Will Bryson DeChambeau leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour?\u00a0<\/p>\n

There have been rumours in the industry that DeChambeau is not going to extend his LIV Golf contract when it ends next season.<\/p>\n

But on the flip side, other reports such as one from The Telegraph suggests DeChambeau is expected to see his $500m demands fulfilled<\/a> in order to remain a LIV Golf player past 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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However, nothing is yet confirmed and talks are said to be ongoing between DeChambeau and LIV Golf’s bankrollers, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).<\/p>\n

DeChambeau, who is the captain of Crushers GC, had initially committed himself to the 2026 LIV Golf League season.<\/p>\n

A recent press release from the Crushers confirmed all four players – DeChambeau, Charles Howell III, Paul Casey and Anirban Lahiri – would remain on board for 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But after Monday’s shock update involving Koepka and possible others, has the situation suddenly changed for the popular American.<\/p>\n

DeChambeau has three weeks to make a decision that potentially might not come around again.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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So what’s he thinking right now?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Well, he’s in deep contemplation mode by the looks of his latest Instagram Story.\u00a0<\/p>\n

DeChambeau has posted a photo of him shrugging his shoulders with a topical exit sign in the background.<\/p>\n

He also posted a question box to his followers that read: ‘What would you do?’\u00a0<\/p>\n

Check out Bryson’s latest post here:<\/p>\n

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What do you think Bryson should do?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Time is ticking, and we’re ready and waiting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Will Bryson DeChambeau remain on LIV Golf or return to the PGA Tour in 2026?\u00a0<\/p>\n

Share your thoughts and comments below, or come and join the debate over on GolfMagic’s social media channels.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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