Bryson DeChambeau Makes Strong Statement Regarding Future with LIV Golf Ahead of Contract Expiration in 2026

Bryson DeChambeau is currently in the 2nd last year of his contract that he signed with LIV Golf while joining them in 2022.

Bryson DeChambeau Makes Strong Statement Regarding Future with LIV Golf Ahead of Contract Expiration in 2026

Bryson DeChambeau (Image via Imago)

The golfing action this week turns to Oakmont for the 2025 U.S. Open. Ahead of this tournament, defending champion Bryson DeChambeau made a strong statement regarding his future with LIV Golf.

DeChambeau is currently in the 2nd last year of his deal with LIV. He was one of the top names of the PGA Tour who left them and joined the Public Investment Fund (PIF) backed league. Next year his mega deal with them will come to an end.

With the talks of a merger still going on, there are some who are wondering what would DeChambeau’s future would look like. The 2-time major champion was asked about this in the press conference before his title defense this week.

The Crushers GC captain expressed optimism regarding the future of him and his league. He once again pointed out that his league was not going anywhere.

We’re looking to negotiate end of this year, and I’m very excited. They see the value in me. I see the value in what they can provide, and I believe we’ll come to some sort of resolution on that. I’m super excited for the future. I think that LIV is not going anywhere.

Earlier this year, there were some talks that DeChambeau would be leaving the LIV Golf as they declined a $280 million contract to him. While golf insider Tom Hobbs debunked these talks, the golfer himself later dismissed the rumors. Even at that time, DeChambeau spoke highly of the league and expressed that he was ‘excited’ for his future with them.

Bryson DeChambeau and other LIV Golf stars recently received huge update regarding contract renewals

In the press conference of the 125th U.S. Open, Bryson DeChambeau opened up about his contract situation. The 2-time major champion admitted that he is looking to negotiate his deal at the end of this year. Recently, he and his fellow LIV Golf stars received a huge update regarding their contract renewals.

Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson DeChambeau (Image via Imago)

While DeChambeau’s deal with the league expires next year, there are some whose contracts expire this year. Former World No.1 Dustin Johnson is one of them.

According to Golf Insider Eamon Lynch, there will be no huge payments on contract renewals. Players joined the LIV Golf league on some huge deals. As per reports, DeChambeau received around $100 million to join the league.

As per Lynch, the players have been informed by the league that there will be no “large up front payments” that were given during the initial signing. So the golfers will not get a massive cheque even if they agree to renew their contract.

Who is Bryson DeChambeau paired with at the 2025 U.S. Open?

This week, Bryson DeChambeau will aim to defend his U.S. Open and go back-to-back in this major tournament. He will have to navigate through a tough field of challengers if he wants to become the first person after Brooks Koepka to successfully defend his title.

Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson DeChambeau (Image via US Open Golf Championship)

For the first two rounds, DeChambeau has been paired with Jose Luis Ballester, who recently joined his league and made his LIV Golf debut in LIV Golf Virginia event. Playing along with them will be 2-time major champion, Xander Schauffele.

This trio will tee off at 7:29 a.m. ET time for the first round. As for Round 2, they will tee off at 1:14 p.m. Eastern Time.

DeChambeau has been in fine form in the majors this year. While he did suffer a late collapse at the Masters Tournament, he was still able to record his best finish in this event at T5. As for the PGA Championship, for a second year running, he had to settle for a runner-up finish.

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