Overview
- Bryson DeChambeau said he is only contracted for 2026 and questioned LIV’s move to 72 holes, a change positioned to support its bid for Official World Golf Ranking points.
- Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton backed Patrick Reed’s right to leave, with Rahm saying players should be free to choose where they compete and adding he advocated for the 72‑hole format.
- Brooks Koepka has already rejoined the PGA Tour via its Returning Member Program, Patrick Reed departed LIV and is eligible for PGA reinstatement in August, and Rahm, DeChambeau and Cameron Smith are staying on LIV for 2026.
- Reports say the DP World Tour is exploring ending future fines for members who play LIV events from 2026, with Rahm calling the early talks a positive step but noting details remain unclear.
- Coverage continues to cite roughly $5 billion in cumulative losses for LIV, reinforcing scrutiny of the league’s sustainability as the new season begins.