Overview
- Bryson DeChambeau shot a five-over 76 in the first round at LIV Golf New York and finished tied near the bottom of the leaderboard.
- Video from the round shows DeChambeau angrily throwing or slamming a water bottle on the course, a visible display of frustration captured by media.
- The poor start substantially damages his chance to overtake Jon Rahm for the season-long Individual Championship and would require multiple rounds in the mid-60s to stay competitive.
- Reports this week say LIV has agreed terms in principle with a potential lead investor, with some coverage naming BC Partners and others, including GSE Worldwide, denying involvement, leaving the deal unresolved.
- DeChambeau has recently limited media engagement and has been linked to investor discussions for LIV while his recent form on the circuit includes wins in Singapore and South Africa but weaker results at the majors.