Bryson DeChambeau was one of the first high-profile names to depart the PGA Tour for LIV Golf – but has admitted he has no input on the key decisions being made
Bryson DeChambeau has admitted he doesn’t have much say in LIV Golf matters (
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Despite being a heavyweight in LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau has revealed that he doesn’t have input on pivotal decisions shaping the league’s course.
As one of the pioneering stars to defect from the PGA Tour to the controversial LIV Golf, where he now captains a team and boasts two individual victories, DeChambeau faced significant flak. Nonetheless, he remains a steadfast supporter of the nascent league since its debut in 2022.
Even so, when quizzed about his influence over the league’s directives, particularly regarding its struggle to secure a TV deal that’ll boost viewership, DeChambeau relayed to Golf.com his position: “I think it’s important, but they don’t really listen to me on that.”
If given commissioner Greg Norman’s role for the day, DeChambeau only has one item on his agenda – the merger with the PGA Tour. He said: “I think I would pick up the phone and call the PGA Tour and say, ‘We need to have a meeting and get this thing [agreement between the two tours] worked out now'”.
The sport has been thrown into chaos with an exodus of its top talent to LIV Golf, marked by names such as Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Cameron Smith, Phil Mickelson, and of late, Jon Rahm, following the lead of DeChambeau.
The battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has led to a weakened line-up in both leagues, causing viewer numbers to plummet. Top golfers such as Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have openly criticised the lack of foresight and strategic direction from the organisations.
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Bryson DeChambeau is desperate to end LIV Golf’s dispute with the PGA Tour ( No credit)
LIV Golf players, while still eligible for golf’s four major championships, face tough qualification barriers due to the lack of points available after their departure from the more traditional tourssomething that Bryson DeChambeau expressed hope would improve through continued dialogue between the two circuits.
He remarked: “I would say it’s a huge priority. The game is in an interesting place right now. It’s going to get figured out. I know that. I have zero doubt that it will get figured out. It’s going to take some time.
“But I know that every single person on LIV does want to play in major championships, wants to compete at the highest level all the time with everyone as much as possible out there in those majors.”
