DeChambeau opens up on 'tough' struggles over LIV Golf future

Bryson DeChambeau discussed the challenge of juggling playing with working towards securing LIV Golf's future after his opening round in Indianapolis; DeChambeau has been involved in trying to help the league continue beyond this season, following a loss of funding

Bryson DeChambeau admits LIV Golf has 'a lot' against them to secure their long-term future but hopes the circuit will get 'one more shot' to survive beyond this season.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced in April they would end their financial backing to LIV Golf beyond the 2026 season, which is finishing a week early due to the cancellation of their Team Championship.

LIV Golf announced they have found an unnamed investor to help move into 'the next chapter' but uncertainty continues around the league, with speculation over players potentially leaving and how the schedule may look going forward.

DeChambeau has remained heavily involved in conversations about the league's next steps, despite his LIV Golf contract expiring after this season, with the two-time US Open champion still optimistic about a positive resolution.

"Look, it's tough - it's not easy," DeChambeau said after his opening round 65 in Indianapolis, leaving him three strokes behind early pacesetter Laurie Canter. "We [LIV Golf] definitely have a lot against us.

"I think, behind the scenes, we've got a lot of people that are working hard to make this possible for not only all the players that are out here, but all the fans that have come out to these events.

"The economic impact that we've made in all of these places, whether it's South Africa, here in Indianapolis or Australia and numerous places across the world, the UK and all the different places we've been in the US.

"I think we just have a bit of a responsibility to continue to show this. If it works, it works and that's awesome. If it doesn't, we'll figure things out and time will move on.

"I would say that time heals things. I hope people can see that we actually bring value to the game of golf. My wish is that people give us one more shot and be open minded."

The American's comments came a day after LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil warned of a 'very compressed timeline' to finalise fresh investment , where he also praised DeChambeau's support in trying to secure the league's future.

Today at LIV Golf Indianapolis, our 2026 season finale, CEO Scott O’Neil addressed the media and reflected on the League’s evolution, the vision for the next chapter of the League, and the opportunity ahead for the game of golf as a whole. pic.twitter.com/jATLjH5uiT

"I have a lot of time for Bryson - I talk to him quite a bit," O'Neil said in his pre-tournament press conference.

"Having spent 30 years in this business of sports, spending time with professional athletes for most of it, I've never met one who's truly... not what they say but what they do, truly focused and be mission driven.