With contract talks still unresolved and questions lingering about where he fits long-term, Bryson DeChambeau has remained at the center of speculation this offseason. His situation has drawn attention from LIV Golf, while the PGA Tour continues to keep a pathway available. After weeks of noise and shifting assumptions, DeChambeau has now spoken publicly about how he plans to approach the season ahead.

Golf page, Flushing it Golf recently revealed a major update on the same. Confirming his participation in the LIV Golf League season opener in Riyadh, DeChambeau has stated that he is not walking away just yet. Furthermore, the 32-year-old confirmed he plans to fulfill his contractual obligations for the 2026 season as captain of Crushers GC.

LIV Golf’s CEO has showered praise on DeChambeau, calling him a “generational talent” and the sport’s biggest star. During a preseason news conference earlier this month, DeChambeau had already said he was “excited about this year,” adding that his focus remains on what he can accomplish within LIV rather than revisiting tour movement questions right now.

As he looks to fulfill his contract, 2026 will mark DeChambeau’s fifth season with LIV Golf, having joined the league in 2022 after recording nine PGA Tour wins, including U.S. Open titles in 2020 and 2024. Although the exact value of his current LIV deal through 2026 has not been disclosed, reports suggest it comfortably exceeds $100 million. In addition, he has earned approximately $47 million in combined individual and team prize money across four LIV seasons.

With Bryson DeChambeau’s value seeing the rise, his leverage has only strengthened at a moment when LIV can ill afford uncertainty. More so because of the critical timing. Koepka’s departure and his reinstatement to the PGA Tour already came as a major jolt to the Saudi-backed league. Now, Patrick Reed’s decision to quit the league has only added to the pressure. Reed has already announced plans to play on the DP World Tour through 2026. 

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Reed has also set his sights on returning to the PGA Tour as a past champion member. Although the PGA Tour’s Returning Member Program remains open until February 2, Reed does not meet the program’s eligibility requirements, meaning his earliest path back to PGA Tour membership would come in August 2026.

Now, as the golfers are busy navigating their way between the PGA Tour and the LIV Golf, Bryson DeChambeau, although he has raised his stakes in both grounds, is considering a completely feasible third route. 

Bryson DeChambeau hints at alternate career plan amid YouTube rise

In the recent past, Bryson DeChambeau has risen significantly as a content creator in YouTube alongside being a phenomenal golfer. Recently, while having a conversation with Front Office Sports’ David Rumsey, DeChambeau opened up about the alternate career plan that has been brewing in his mind. Although speculations were high regarding his career, he stated that he has the option of just appearing in the Masters while continuing to make content on YouTube. 

The golfer turned YouTuber shared, “That’s an incredibly viable option, I’ll tell you that. During the course record series and playing Break 50, it does keep me quite dialed in for tournament golf. That’s why I do it right before competition.”

As of early 2026, he boasts over 2.5 million subscribers. He initially jumped into the social media game by sharing his unique approach to the sport. However, soon he began producing content that managed to grab the attention of the masses. Now, as he confirms his decision to continue this season as the captain of LIV Golf’s  Crushers GC, he has not yet extended his contract under the PIF-funded league.