LIV Golf row erupts as players slam controversial rumours about Bryson DeChambeau

Jack Otway
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:07:33 +0000

Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood have hit back at claims suggesting Bryson DeChambeau is actively seeking a way out of LIV Golf.

The two English veterans took to social media to dismiss the speculation surrounding their fellow LIV competitor.

"Must be Monday," Westwood posted on X. "New week, new bull****".

Poulter echoed his compatriot's sentiments, writing: "It's simply staggering the amount of bull**** that pours out daily. Such a shame and disappointing. I guess it will make for a good book one day."

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Their responses came after reports emerged claiming the American star was exploring potential exit strategies from the Saudi-backed circuit.

The Athletic published a report on Monday claiming DeChambeau had spent part of his Masters week in discussions with various organisations about potential alternatives should he decide to depart LIV.

According to journalist Brody Miller, speculation continues that the American's asking price to remain with the breakaway tour could reach as high as $500million, particularly following other players' departures to the PGA Tour earlier this year.

"DeChambeau has even used his YouTube success as a leverage play with all potential suitors, indicating he's open to only filming content and playing the four major championships," Miller wrote.

The report noted there remains optimism within LIV that DeChambeau will stay, though acknowledged the tour cannot return to offering contracts worth hundreds of millions in guaranteed money.

The speculation surrounding DeChambeau's future comes amid a difficult week for the American at LIV Golf Mexico City.

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During the opening round at Club de Golf Chapultepec, he was captured on camera criticising the playing conditions in an angry outburst.

His frustrations deepened when he was forced to pull out on Sunday due to a wrist injury, sitting 16 shots behind the leaders heading into the final round.

Despite the setback, DeChambeau expressed hope he would recover in time for LIV's upcoming event in Virginia.

The tour's future itself remains uncertain, with suggestions Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may withdraw funding after four years of backing the breakaway circuit.

PGA Tour chief Brian Rolapp addressed the possibility of more LIV players returning during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show.

"We're thinking about it," Rolapp said when asked about offering LIV golfers a pathway back. "We're reading all the same headlines you're reading. We don't know what's going on over there."

He emphasised the tour would respect existing contractual obligations, noting Brooks Koepka's return in January came after he confirmed he was free from his LIV deal.

"We'll react when we have an opportunity to react," Rolapp added.

DeChambeau was among three players who declined a one-time return offer alongside Cameron Smith and Jon Rahm earlier this year.