Bryson DeChambeau has outlined his contingency strategy should LIV Golf cease operations following Saudi Arabia's decision to withdraw its substantial financial backing at the end of this year - and it does not involve the PGA.
The American golfer revealed his intentions ahead of this week's LIV event at Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C.
"I think, from my perspective, I'd love to grow my YouTube channel three times, maybe even more," DeChambeau told ESPN.
"I'd love to do a bunch of dubbing in different languages, giving the world more reason to watch YouTube. And then I'd love to play tournaments that want me."
Bryson DeChambeau is one of golf's biggest names - especially in the States
| PAThe 32-year-old's channel currently boasts 2.69 million subscribers.
DeChambeau confirmed on Tuesday that he has been in discussions with the PGA Tour regarding a potential comeback, though he anticipates facing significant consequences.
The two-time US Open champion joined LIV Golf in June 2022 and was among 11 players who launched legal action against the PGA Tour later that year, alleging the organisation had unfairly suspended defectors through monopoly power. He withdrew from the lawsuit in May 2023.
"Quite unfortunate in my opinion, considering what I could do for them," DeChambeau said of any prospective punishment.
He declined an opportunity to rejoin the PGA Tour earlier this year through a returning member programme, with only Brooks Koepka accepting that offer.
Bryson DeChambeau joined LIV Golf in 2022 | PADeChambeau admitted he was "completely shocked" by the Public Investment Fund's announcement, having understood that Saudi backing would remain in place until 2032.
"I haven't had any communication. And unfortunately, things are moving on in a different direction. Obviously, they wanted to move on," he said on Tuesday.
The golfer's LIV contract expires at the conclusion of this season, and reports suggest he had been seeking a new deal worth $500 million before the funding withdrawal was announced.
Bryson DeChambeau is one of the lead golfers on the LIV Golf roster | PAWhen asked whether PIF would honour the remainder of his existing agreement, DeChambeau responded: "Your guess is as good as mine."
DeChambeau urged both sides of golf's divide to set aside personal interests and work towards reconciliation.
"The egos need to get dropped," he stated. "Everybody needs to come in with a level-headed playing field, with an opportunistic mindset to grow the game of golf. That's why I came over here. That's why I do what I do on YouTube."
The breakaway circuit, which triggered a major schism in professional golf when it launched in 2022 by attracting top players with vastly increased earnings, is now seeking alternative investment under a newly established independent board.