Bryson DeChambeau claims LIV Golf have made change which he ‘didn’t sign up for’

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There is going to be all sorts of attention on Bryson DeChambeau over the next 12 months with doubts over his future with LIV Golf.

It appears that Bryson DeChambeau will indeed be in the field for LIV Golf‘s opening event of the season in Riyadh. That is despite the two-time US Open champion having the option to return to the PGA Tour.

Of course, DeChambeau staying this month does not mean that he has committed his long-term future to the league. His current contract expires at the end of the year.

And that is why the LIV hierarchy may be particularly concerned about some comments DeChambeau has made.

Bryson DeChambeau questions change LIV Golf have made

DeChambeau has provided few assurances that he will sign a new LIV contract. And it is definitely a new era for the league, with Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed walking away over the last two months.

But the upheaval does not stop there. LIV announced that events in 2026 will be played over 72 holes, rather than 54. It appears to be a move to appease the OWGR as LIV look to receive world ranking points.

However, speaking to Today’s Golfer, DeChambeau admitted that he is not convinced by the decision.

“It’s definitely changed away from what we had initially been told it was going to be,” he said. “So there is some movement that we’ve all been, I would say, interested in, and going, ‘why that movement?’ Because we were told it was going to be this. So that’s definitely made us have some different thoughts about it.

“I’ve got a contract for this year, and we’ll go through it there and see what happens after that. Look, it’s 72 holes, it’s changed, but we’re still excited to play professionally and play for what we’re doing and go across the world. I think it’s going to be great for our [Crushers GC] team. Is it what we ultimately signed up for? No. So I think we’re supposed to be different, so I’m a little indifferent to it right now.

“Hopefully it weighs positively on me over the course of time, but you never know. I’m not sure. We didn’t sign up to play for 72.”

What Bryson DeChambeau said when LIV Golf announced change to 72 holes now looks very interesting

DeChambeau has certainly been much more willing to question LIV in more recent times. It could be a sign of discontent, but it may also be DeChambeau making the most of his leverage in contract talks.

What is interesting is what he said about the change to 72 holes only in November when it was announced. DeChambeau could not have been much more supportive.

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“By moving to 72 holes, LIV Golf is taking a proactive step to align with the historic format recognized globally. This is a fantastic evolution of the LIV Golf product, showing how our League listens and adapts to create the best possible experience,” he said.

It is striking to hear him be so critical. That would certainly support the idea that he is digging his heels in to make sure that he gets the best deal possible from LIV.

But there is a chance that Koepka’s departure has left him feeling he can now call LIV’s problems out – and then leave if they are not addressed.