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Bryson DeChambeau had put rumors of leaving LIV at rest long ago. But with Brooks Koepka gone, one might again wonder about the 2x US Open winner’s future. But no need to worry, his contract renewal is already in discussion, details of which DeChambeau is not yet ready to reveal.

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“I mean, look, it’s confidential. I’m not going to share too much, but the conversations are in process,” Bryson DeChambeau told Tom Hobbs from Flushing It Golf. “We have to get to a place where both parties have a good understanding of one another. It is getting to a place that makes sense for both sides.”

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DeChambeau officially joined LIV in June ’22 and received a joining bonus of $125M. His contract runs through 2026, and he had shared earlier that renewal talks would start at the end of 2025. With Koepka breaching the contract, one might wonder if LIV would speed up DeChambeau’s contract discussion, but the mutual interest of both parties is of utmost importance.

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Bryson DeChambeau is one of the biggest LIV supporters. His popularity has grown astronomically in the last few years, with his YouTube channel growing to over 2.5 million subscribers and his Instagram following to over 4.2 million. He’s surely an enormous asset to the league, and they would be desperate to reach a new agreement as soon as possible. Similarly, the Saudi league gives the golfer freedom to pursue his YouTube on the side, unlike the PGA Tour.

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In June, he was really “excited” about staying with the Saudi-backed league. “They see the value in me. I see the value in what they can provide, and I believe we’ll come to some sort of resolution on that. I’m super excited for the future. I think that LIV is not going anywhere,” he had said.

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DeChambeau’s teammates, Paul Casey and Anirban Lahiri, have already signed new deals to join Charles Howell III on Crushers in 2026. The 2x major winner clearly isn’t being vague or playing hard to get; he is really looking forward to continuing with LIV Golf. Now, as the 2026 season approaches,  the million-dollar question is when the golf world will come across the new contract details.

Moreover, his contract negotiations carry extra weight, as he is backing his value with good results.

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Bryson DeChambeau’s Crushers GC posts $20M revenue

This season, his Crushers GC generated $20M revenue and had a positive EBITDA, while other teams lost money. “I’m not over-expanding too quickly, like some teams,” he said. “We’re a lean, mean machine.”

Their financial success echoes how well they did on the course. The Crushers came in third place in the 2025 team rankings.

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“I can be quite honest, we’re doing the best out of any team,” DeChambeau said.

This isn’t just bragging; it’s backed up by how they are making decisions. Crushers hired a general manager and strategically expanded, developing the framework that turned numbers into long-term success. With Paul Casey, Charles Howell III, and Anirban Lahiri coming back for 2026, the team’s consistency will be cutting-edge.

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This success gave him an advantage when it came to negotiating contracts. So, it won’t be wrong to say that LIV needs him. And let’s not forget: With Koepka now gone, LIV can’t afford another high-profile departure. DeChambeau’s dual success, on the course and on balance sheets, makes him particularly valuable as the league seeks to prove its long-term sustainability.

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Vishnupriya Agrawal is a beat reporter at EssentiallySports on the Golf Desk, specializing in breaking news around tour developments, player movement, ranking shifts, and evolving competitive narratives across the PGA and LPGA circuits. She excels at analyzing the ripple effects of major moments, such as headline-grabbing wins or schedule changes, highlighting their impact on player momentum, course strategy, and long-term career trajectories. With a foundation in research-driven writing and a passion for storytelling, Vishnupriya has built a track record of delivering timely and insightful golf coverage. She has also contributed as a freelance sports writer, creating audience-focused content that connects fans to the finer details of the game. Her sharp research abilities and disciplined publishing workflow enable her to craft stories that go beyond the leaderboard, bringing context and clarity to the fast-moving world of professional golf.

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