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Bryson DeChambeau claimed to have made statement which looks like awful news for LIV Golf

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Bryson DeChambeau’s future has been a story that is central to the survival of LIV Golf. The two-time US Open winner is the face of the league, so he’s essential to LIV’s survival after the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew its support of the tour for next season.

Photo by Maddie Meyer/PGA of America/PGA of America via Getty Images Bryson DeChambeau’s future has been a story that is central to the survival of LIV Golf. The two-time US Open winner is the face of the league, so he’s essential to LIV’s survival after the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew its support of the tour for next season. But since that news was reported, DeChambeau, whose LIV contract expires at the end of this season, is exploring other options.

He was seen speaking to PGA Tour officials at The Masters to discuss a potential return, and he’s threatened both LIV Golf and the PGA Tour with doing YouTube full time and only playing in the majors. DeChambeau, who recently appeared on The Katie Miller Podcast, said that he isn’t certain whether he’ll continue to play competitive golf week to week or focus on content creation. That’s been called a massive blow for LIV Golf’s chances of survival.

Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images Trey Wingo says Bryson DeChambeau’s comments are a big blow for LIV Golf LIV Golf and its CEO, Scott O’Neil, are currently scrambling to find new investment after the Saudis suddenly pulled funding for next season. They need to find an investor to pick up the cheque left behind by the PIF, which is a tall task in itself. And this job has been made all the more difficult for LIV after their biggest star, DeChambeau, made it clear to the world that he doesn’t know where he’ll be playing golf next season.

Golf analyst Trey Wingo said it’s a disaster for O’Neil’s search for funding. Speaking on the “Straight Facts. Homie!

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