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DeChambeau to Negotiate New LIV Golf Deal as Merger Talks Remain Stalled

The defending US Open champion says he will open talks this year on his 2026 contract expiration, reflecting LIV Golf’s shift to smaller upfront payouts.

Jun 10, 2025; Oakmont, Pennsylvania, USA; Bryson DeChambeau speaks with the media during practice rounds for the U.S. Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Bryson DeChambeau’s current LIV Golf contract runs through 2026 and he intends to begin renewal negotiations late this year.
  • DeChambeau reaffirmed that he values LIV Golf’s commercial and team-based model and has no plans to return to the PGA Tour.
  • As captain of Crushers GC, he highlighted two consecutive years of EBITDA-positive results under his leadership.
  • LIV Golf has injected nearly $5 billion since 2022 and recently cut large upfront payments to pursue financial sustainability.
  • Despite a framework agreement signed two years ago, an official merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has not been finalized.