Bryson DeChambeau has discussed his future, with questions surrounding the survival of LIV Golf.
DeChambeau said he was caught off guard by the news that the Saudi Arabian PIF would pull funding after this season. He stated he thought there was a plan through 2032 and that it was a “flip of the switch”.
He has also mentioned he could dedicate himself to his YouTube channel full time should LIV Golf end.
Player Approval a Key Hurdle
DeChambeau revealed his current thinking about a potential PGA Tour comeback. He laid out two specific requirements he would need met to make a return a reality. He detailed these hurdles in an interview with Skratch Golf.
The first obstacle he identified was the current PGA Tour players needing to “want him back”.
DeChambeau stated that it’s really about if the membership wants him back. He doesn’t think it’s down to PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp or other top executives, but if the players want him back.
DeChambeau’s comments highlight the strained relationships caused by the rise of LIV Golf, which has divided top players.
Social Media Content Restrictions
DeChambeau’s other issue involves his YouTube account and other social media platforms. He has repeatedly said these pursuits will be a big part of his future.
He told Skratch that the PGA Tour policy governing players’ creation of social media content at tournaments was one of the biggest pain points preventing his Tour comeback.
DeChambeau argued that being able to create content on the golf course during the week of an event should bring value to the tournament. He believes it would help him entertain, as he’s always wanted to do.
DeChambeau also incorrectly claimed that the PGA Tour restricts players from creating content at tournaments during practice rounds and pro-ams.