Bryson DeChambeau 'super excited' at prospect of g new LIV Golf contract
By Jonathan Veal, PA, Pittsburgh
Bryson DeChambeau is “super excited” at the prospect of g a new contract with LIV Golf.
The 31-year-old signed a reported deal of more than $100million (£74m) to the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) tour.
That expires in 2026 and, despite speculation suggesting DeChambeau is ready to re the PGA Tour, he hinted his future remains with LIV.
Ahead of the US Open at Oakmont, where he is the defending champion, Dechambeau said: “Next year is when (his contract) ends.
“We’re looking to negotiate at the end of this year, and I’m very excited. They see the value in me. I see the value in what they can provide, and I believe we’ll come to some sort of resolution on that. Super excited for the future.
“I think that LIV is not going anywhere. (Yasir Al Rumayyan, governor of PIF) has been steadfast in his belief on team golf, and whether everybody believes in it or not, I think it’s a viable option.
“I think it’s a viable commercial option. Our team has been EBIDTA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation) positive for the past two years, so we’re starting to grow and move in the right direction.
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— Bryson DeChambeau (@brysondech) June 16, 2024
“I know my worth. I know what LIV brings to the table. And I’m excited for the future of what golf is going to be.”
DeChambeau is bidding to win his third US Open following victories at Winged Foot in 2020 and Pinehurst last year, where he edged out Rory McIlroy in a thrilling finish.
He has become a fixture on major championship leaderboards since his move to LIV Golf, his US Open win last year one of five top-six finishes in his last six starts.
“I think for any golfer out here trying to win the US Open, there’s just as much pressure.
“You can put as much pressure on yourself as you want. I try to look at it as there’s a lot of fans out there.
“I’m excited to showcase my skill sets and try to play the best golf as I possibly can, and if that adds up to the lowest number out here, great. If not, I’ve got to work harder.
“That’s the pressure I put on myself – performing for the fans.
“It’s been an amazing year. I’m so grateful to have won the US Open. I worked hard to win at Pinehurst and have been playing some good golf after that.”
