DeChambeau caught off guard by LIV funding shock

Bryson DeChambeau has acknowledged he was blindsided by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund ending its financial support for LIV Golf after the 2026 season, admitting the decision “wasn’t something we really saw coming.” The PIF has invested more than $5 billion since LIV’s launch, making its sudden withdrawal a major blow to the breakaway league.

Speaking ahead of LIV Korea, DeChambeau said players were surprised by the speed of the move but remain hopeful that new investors can be found. CEO Scott O’Neil is reportedly seeking $250 million to stabilise operations, while reports have suggested the league has explored bankruptcy contingencies in the United States. DeChambeau maintained optimism about the long‑term viability of team golf, stressing that players are committed to helping executives reshape the project. Still, he conceded the future hinges on whether fresh backers believe in the model, noting that the coming months will determine LIV’s direction.