Bryson DeChambeau speaks with the media during practice rounds for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Bryson DeChambeau emphatically doubles down on LIV Golf future

By Jack Dougherty | Last updated Jun 10, 2025 4:46 PM ET

Rumors about Bryson DeChambeau wanting to return to the PGA Tour once his LIV Golf contract runs out have been running rampant among fans and media pundits alike. Well, there might be a reason they're only rumors.

On Tuesday, DeChambeau spoke to the media at Oakmont Country Club ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open. One of the questions he fielded was about his LIV Golf contract, which reportedly runs out in 2026, and his future in professional golf.

After a long pause, the reigning U.S. Open champ confirmed his current contract with LIV Golf will end after the 2026 season. At the same time, he dispelled the idea that he's looking to crawl back to the PGA Tour.

"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. I believe we'll come to some sort of resolution on that, and super excited for the future."

This is great news for the Saudi-backed tour. The LIV Golf League was able to lure so many big names away from the PGA Tour thanks to the massive signing bonuses it was able to offer. Only, those signing bonuses applied just to the initial contracts.

DeChambeau reportedly signed with LIV Golf on a massive deal worth more than $125M, but the rival tour won't be able to offer nearly as much money for a contract extension. If DeChambeau, LIV Golf's biggest star and best major championship performer, isn't willing to take a pay cut to stick around, the league could fizzle out quickly.

Luckily for LIV, it sounds as if DeChambeau isn't going anywhere.

"LIV's not going anywhere," he said. "H.E. has been steadfast in his belief in team golf. Whether everybody believes in it or not, I think it's a viable option. I think it's a viable commercial option.

"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 gonna be."

DeChambeau will tee it up at Oakmont Country Club as one of the favorites to win the 2025 U.S. Open. He's looking to become the first back-to-back winner since Brooks Koepka accomplished the feat in 2017 and 2018.

Jack Dougherty

Jack Dougherty has been writing professionally since 2015, contributing to publications such as GoPSUSports. com, Centre Daily Times, Associated Press, and Sportscasting. com

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