Bryson DeChambeau endured a very challenging week at LIV Golf Mexico.
After shooting rounds of 71, 71 and 73, DeChambeau withdrew from LIV Mexico after citing a wrist injury.
The 32-year-old missed the cut at The Masters two weeks ago, immediately after winning back-to-back LIV events.
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And since DeChambeau‘s disappointing performance at Augusta National, rumors have begun to swirl about his LIV Golf future.
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The future of LIV Golf was plunged into doubt last week when some reporters claimed the end could be near for the league, with Saudi Arabia’s PIF considering the possibility of withdrawing their funding from the project.
Then, just a few days later, it was claimed that Bryson DeChambeau sounded out PGA Tour officials about a potential return during Masters week at Augusta National.
What Bryson DeChambeau did just before withdrawing from LIV Mexico
DeChambeau plans to return to action at LIV Golf Virginia in two weeks’ time.
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His withdrawal from LIV Golf Mexico did cause somewhat of a stir, given the off-course rumors which are swirling around right now.
DeChambeau was also seen criticising the golf course at LIV Mexico, after he found a terrible lie around one of the greens.
And now a report has emerged about some really uncharacteristic behavior from the two-time U.S. Open champion at Club de Golf Chapultepec last week.
According to a report from Brody Miller of The Athletic, the American stormed off very quickly after his third-round 73 in Mexico.
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“LIV attempted to provide DeChambeau to The Athletic Saturday,“ Miller explained.
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“But DeChambeau seemed frustrated after his 2-over round and declined to speak, even uncharacteristically walking past autograph-seeking kids.
“He then withdrew from LIV Mexico City on Sunday morning, citing a wrist injury, but said he’ll return for LIV Virginia in two weeks.“
Unhappy DeChambeau has every right to play the field
DeChambeau, who will be out of contract with LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season, is clearly not happy right now. And why would he be?
If PIF do indeed withdraw their funding from LIV Golf at the end of the 2026 season, CEO Scott O’Neil will have to secure more financial backing from other avenues.
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However, what investors will be willing to throw money at a business which is quite clearly failing?
Even the Saudis, who literally have an endless pot of cash, have grown tired of the project.
Bryson DeChambeau has every right to check in with the PGA Tour to see where the land lies.
He also has his YouTube channel to fall back on if need be.
Right now, it seems more and more likely that DeChambeau will not be playing on LIV Golf in 2027.
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