Bryson DeChambeau has plans to join LIV Golf in 2026, but his involvement in the Saudi-backed league seems uncertain at this point.
A recent change by LIV Golf might influence his decision. Starting in 2026, the league will transition from its unique three-round, 54-hole format to a more conventional four-round, 72-hole setup. This shift marks a departure from the very name “LIV,” which stands for 54 in Roman numerals.
“It’s definitely changed from what was originally said,” DeChambeau remarked in a recent conversation. “There’s been some movement that has made us question, ‘Why is this happening?’ We were under the impression that things would stay the same.”
“We have a contract for this year, so we’ll stick it out and see how things unfold after that. Sure, it’s 72 holes now, and things feel different, but we’re still eager to compete and travel the world doing what we love. I think it can be positive for us. Now, is this what we initially signed up for? Not really, so I find myself feeling a bit disinterested at the moment.”
“In the long run, I hope this turns out to be beneficial for me, but you just never know. Honestly, we didn’t sign up for 72 holes.”
On a related note, Brooks Koepka, who made the switch from the PGA Tour to LIV in 2022, has decided to leave LIV and return to the PGA Tour through its new Returning Member Program, a limited opportunity for high-performing players that expires on Monday. He recently participated in the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, finishing tied for 56th at 4 under, a considerable distance from champion Justin Rose.
Patrick Reed is also making a move back to the PGA Tour, but he won’t take part in the Returning Member Program since he hasn’t secured a major or The Players Championship between 2022 and 2025. He’ll be back on tour starting August 25, a year after his last event with LIV.
DeChambeau has previously considered dedicating more time to his YouTube channel, which boasts 2.58 million subscribers, with an emphasis on participating only in major tournaments. “It’s definitely a viable option, I’ll say that,” he shared.
