Bryson DeChambeau breaks silence after LIV Golf collapse with powerful statement

Bryson DeChambeau has broken his silence following the collapse of LIV Golf, defending his decision to join the breakaway league while admitting that some of his comments along the way "didn't help".

The two-time major champion has released a lengthy statement after LIV Golf confirmed it would begin an orderly winding-down process, bringing an end to five years of operation under the financial backing of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).

DeChambeau was understood to have been fully behind plans for a potential LIV Golf 2.0, backed by investment from BC Partners Credit. However, those plans ultimately failed to secure the support of the American and several other high-profile players.

Now, DeChambeau has addressed the situation publicly, insisting he has no regrets about his decision to join LIV Golf in 2022.

"I'm not going to rewrite the last four years. I made a decision I believed in, and I'm grateful for what came with it," DeChambeau wrote.

The 33-year-old highlighted the opportunity to play in front of new audiences around the world, specifically praising the record crowds in Adelaide and Johannesburg.

He also reaffirmed his belief in team golf, suggesting the concept could still have a future despite the demise of LIV Golf.

"I still believe in team golf. It may look different in the future, but I still believe it's essential to growing the game," he added.

However, perhaps the most interesting part of DeChambeau's statement came when he acknowledged that he had not always helped the situation during golf's divisive period.

Referencing Arnold Palmer's famous words that no player is bigger than the game, DeChambeau admitted: "Along the way, I've said some things that didn't help."

His comments come with significant uncertainty surrounding his playing future in 2027.

Telegraph Sport reported this week that DeChambeau has been offered a golden ticket to compete on the DP World Tour next season, following his 2024 US Open victory at Pinehurst. He reportedly has another week to decide whether to accept the opportunity.

The American has also confirmed his intention to compete in December's Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa, an event hosted by Gary Player.

However, a return to the PGA Tour remains less certain. 

DeChambeau, like the other players who competed on LIV Golf, remains suspended from the American circuit until the end of August.

Whether he attempts to rebuild bridges with the PGA Tour following his previous fallout with the organisation remains to be seen.

There is even the possibility that DeChambeau could pursue a more independent schedule, combining appearances at the four major championships with selected international tournaments and his increasingly popular YouTube Golf ventures.

For now, his immediate focus appears to be on the future rather than the past.

DeChambeau finished his statement by thanking his Crushers GC teammates, sponsors, LIV staff and supporters, while insisting his ambition to grow the game remains unchanged.

"My passion has been to grow this game. That's still the goal," he concluded.

Read Bryson's statement in full here: 

Where DeChambeau plays his golf next season could now be one of the biggest talking points in professional golf.