DeChambeau denies 'completely untrue' PGA talks
Bryson DeChambeau has denied reports suggesting he is in talks to leave LIV Golf and return to the PGA Tour, calling the claims 'completely untrue.' The future of LIV Golf has been cast into uncertainty after Saudi Arabia announced it will withdraw financial backing after the 2026 season. DeChambeau remains committed to the league and is actively working on initiatives to grow team golf and junior development programs.
- ▪Bryson DeChambeau denied reports that he is seeking to leave LIV Golf before the end of the year.
- ▪Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will stop funding LIV Golf after the 2026 season, prompting concerns about the league's future.
- ▪DeChambeau is working on launching junior golf events and academies with his team as part of LIV's development efforts.
- ▪DeChambeau's current LIV Golf contract expires at the end of this season, and he is in discussions over a new deal.
- ▪The PGA Tour introduced a returning member program earlier this year, which Brooks Koepka joined after leaving LIV Golf.
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DeChambeau denies 'completely untrue' PGA talksImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Bryson DeChambeau claimed victory at the US open in 2020 and 2024ByMandeep SangheraBBC Sport journalistPublished2 hours agoBryson DeChambeau has denied reports he is looking to leave LIV Golf before the end of the year.The future of the breakaway series has been plunged into doubt after Saudi Arabia said it will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing at the end of the 2026 season. LIV Golf is now searching to find replacement financial investment under a new independent board but the situation has raised questions about the organisation's ability to keep some of its biggest stars, including two-time major winner DeChambeau.Reports last week suggested DeChambeau's representatives had started talks…
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