Bryson DeChambeau has broken his silence on his LIV Golf future, revealing he is edging closer to a contract extension just days after Brooks Koepka’s shock exit from the league.
DeChambeau joined LIV Golf in 2022 after leaving the PGA Tour, signing a five-year deal reportedly worth more than $100 million. Since then, his profile has only grown. The 32-year-old has become one of LIV’s most marketable stars, delivering box-office performances in major championships while building a massive following away from the course — including more than 2.5 million subscribers on YouTube.
With DeChambeau’s current deal expiring after the 2026 season, LIV officials are eager to secure his long-term commitment, particularly at a time when the league is navigating uncertainty following Koepka’s departure. However, an agreement has not yet been finalized.
“I don’t know about getting it signed before Riyadh,” DeChambeau said. “There’s a lot of things to go through. It’s a very unique scenario. With Brooks leaving, it definitely throws in some unique things.”
DeChambeau reiterated his desire to help grow team golf globally but emphasized that any new deal must feel right for all parties.
“I want to do this. I want to grow team golf across the globe,” he said. “But it has to be right. Things have got to change. Things have got to improve.”
He praised LIV CEO Scott O’Neil for the progress made over the past year, adding that the league appears better positioned moving forward with new leadership and branding.
“It’s where I want to be,” DeChambeau added. “But ultimately, it’s got to make sense for everybody. Because I could just do YouTube golf and be totally fine as well.”
DeChambeau also admitted he was surprised by Koepka’s decision to leave LIV, though he had heard rumblings of discontent.
“I didn’t have that on my bingo card for December 23,” he said. “But when one door closes, another opens. I look at it as an opportunity. It is what it is.”
LIV Golf will begin its fourth full season in February, but Koepka’s departure has created added pressure to bolster rosters across the league. While Victor Perez and Laurie Canter have been signed, LIV has not landed a true marquee name since Jon Rahm joined in late 2023.
Roster uncertainty remains widespread. Talor Gooch has taken over as captain of Smash GC and must replace Koepka, while Phil Mickelson is also searching for a new teammate following Andy Ogletree’s relegation. Only a handful of teams have finalized their lineups for 2026.
On the course, DeChambeau continues to believe his best days are ahead. A two-time major champion, he came close to adding to his tally at the 2024 PGA Championship and has been a consistent presence at Augusta National, finishing sixth at the 2024 Masters after playing in the final group alongside Rory McIlroy.
A costly mistake at the 11th hole derailed his Masters bid, but DeChambeau remains confident a green jacket is within reach.
“There’s no question I can do it,” he said. “It’s about executing. I’ve worked hard on my wedge play and tightened up parts of my game that let me down.”
He also hinted that fans could see changes in his bag next season, suggesting new equipment innovations could debut in 2025.
“I’m very excited about my game heading into this year,” DeChambeau said. “There are going to be a lot of new things you’ll see — and hopefully, they work.”
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