'One door closes, another opens' - Bryson DeChambeau upbeat over LIV Golf's future

In April, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) confirmed it will reduce its funding of the LIV Golf League after the conclusion of the 2026 season, leaving the circuit in search of new investment.

DeChambeau denied reports that he is planning an immediate exit from LIV Golf, with the 32-year-old instead expressing a desire to assist wherever possible in supporting the league - and the team golf format - to continue.

"We didn't really see that [PIF ending funding] coming, but that's okay," DeChambeau added. "One door closes, another opens - I think that's the way a lot of us are looking at it.

"I think we all have optimism that there is a business plan that makes sense for team golf. I'm very optimistic with the business plan of team golf compared to other models, in my opinion.

"But again, other models have worked, as well, so I'm not going to say that one is better than the other, but I do see value in what team golf can provide not only worldwide but also in grass rooting the game of golf.

"National support, team national support, city local support, we grass root ourselves there. There's a couple ideas that we have - quite a few ideas that we have that could be interesting. We'll see if investors like it or not. I'm giving all I can to make it happen, and if it doesn't, it doesn't happen."

Asked how he is dealing with the uncertainty over LIV Golf's future, DeChambeau replied: "I go out there on the first tee on Thursday and hit a beautiful drive down the middle of the fairway, hopefully - that's what we're focused on.

"In the background, yeah, we're trying to help where we can, but ultimately it's up to executives and everybody banding together. If we all band together, there's an opportunity here. If not, it's going to be a different day for all of us."