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DeChambeau Seeks PGA Tour Starts as LIV Says Board Approved Lead‑Investor Term Sheet

His push to play on both tours raises questions for investor talks because LIV says the new term sheet is meant to anchor a restructured, player‑led league for 2027.

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An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Bryson DeChambeau follows through on a golf swing during the LIV Golf New York tournament

Overview

  • LIV CEO Scott O’Neil said in early August that the league has a board‑approved agreement with a lead investor and interest from other parties, but he did not disclose financial terms or binding details.
  • Bryson DeChambeau told the New York Post he wants to play PGA Tour events while remaining with LIV and said he is '100 per cent' sure he will play on LIV next year.
  • DeChambeau will be out of contract at season’s end, so his 2027 status depends on unresolved investor funding, any buyouts of existing liabilities, and whether tours agree on event access.
  • His claim that 'there isn't a golf fan on the planet' who would not want to see him drew widespread ridicule and highlights his polarizing standing with fans and some Tour players.
  • The current moment follows Saudi PIF’s April 2026 withdrawal of funding and the collapse of the 2023 merger talks, leaving LIV’s survival tied to the unnamed investor package and whether it can cover player contracts and operating debts.