Bryson DeChambeau Expects to Sign New LIV Golf Contract, Current Deal Expires in 2026

Bryson DeChambeau revealed Tuesday that his current contract with LIV Golf—which he signed in 2022 and was reportedly worth over $100 million—expires in 2026, but he expects to come to a new agreement later this year.

"Next year is when it ends," he told reporters. "We're looking to negotiate end of this year, and I'm very excited. They see the value in me. I see the value in what they can provide, and I believe we'll come to some sort of resolution on that. Super excited for the future."

There is uncertainty over the future of the sport as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf continue to negotiate and discuss a potential merger, which they've been doing for the past two years.

On Tuesday, however, DeChambeau expressed confidence in LIV Golf's future.

"I think that LIV is not going anywhere," he said. "[Yasir Al Rumayyan, the governor of the PIF] has been steadfast in his belief on team golf, and whether everybody believes in it or not, I think it's a viable option. I think it's a viable commercial option. Our team has been EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) the past two years, so we’re starting to grow and move in the right direction, just like TGL. TGL has done a great job. They've got some teams that are making some money, and I believe there is a sustainable model out there. How it all works with the game of golf, who knows, but I know my worth. I know what LIV brings to the table. And I'm excited for the future of what golf is going to be."

DeChambeau remains one of the sport's biggest stars, currently 10th in the World Golf Rankings. He finished tied for fifth at this year's Masters and tied for second at May's PGA Championship. He also finished atop the leaderboard at LIV Golf Korea in early May.

His participation in LIV—and the participation from any golfers, for that matter—remains controversial, given that the league is funded by the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. The PIF's broad foray into sports has been accused of being a sportswashing endeavor meant to distract from the nation's human rights violations.