DeChambeau reflects as LIV Golf plans to wind down

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 00:26 · Archive

LIV Golf announced plans to liquidate after the Saudi Public Investment Fund cut funding.

LIV Golf announced plans to liquidate after its financing plan collapsed and the Saudi Public Investment Fund cut funding. Bryson DeChambeau, one of the highest-profile players to join the breakaway circuit four years ago, said he would approach the next phase of his career with 'humility and respect'.

DeChambeau defended his move in a social media statement. 'I made a decision I believed in, and I'm grateful for what came with it: playing in front of fans new and old around the world who rarely got to see the best players at home,' he said. 'I believed this game could reach more people, in more places, in a new way.'

Other major champions have already signalled their departure. Brooks Koepka was reinstated by the PGA Tour under its Returning Member Program. A bankruptcy court in New Jersey approved the end of Jon Rahm's contract with LIV; Rahm won the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday and moved back into the world's top 10. Patrick Reed also left. However, BC Partners has revived efforts to create a successor to LIV, the Financial Times reported. Many LIV players, including Australians Cameron Smith, Marc Leishman and Elvis Smylie, face uncertain futures as the PGA Tour has yet to decide their cases.

DeChambeau reflects as LIV Golf plans to wind down — Image: The West Australian

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Reflective DeChambeau trying not to LIV in the pastAmerican Bryson DeChambeau, one of the highest-profile players to join LIV Golf, isn't sure what the future holds with the breakaway circuit in dire straits.The West Australian · 9 Nov, 00:14
Reflective DeChambeau trying not to LIV in the pastAmerican Bryson DeChambeau, one of the highest-profile players to join LIV Golf, isn't sure what the future holds with the breakaway circuit in dire straits.Perth Now · 9 Nov, 00:14

In this story: Bryson DeChambeau · LIV Golf · PGA Tour · Jon Rahm · Brooks Koepka · Saudi Public Investment Fund

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