Bryson DeChambeau leads LIV Golf meeting but players still await answers on league's future

Richard Bland has confirmed Bryson DeChambeau led a 30-minute players-only discussion during LIV Golf's latest meeting at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, but admitted players are still waiting for answers over the league's future.

The latest update came via Front Office Sports reporter David Rumsey, who revealed LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil had left Tuesday afternoon's meeting after addressing players, before DeChambeau took charge of a private players-only session.

Speaking afterwards, Cleeks GC's Bland said the overall mood among players was "positive", but confirmed there was still no update on LIV Golf's long-term future, potential new investors or the status of the Team Championship in Michigan later this month.

Rumsey posted on X: "Bryson DeChambeau led the half hour-plus player-only portion of the meeting, Richard Bland told a group of us reporters.

"Bland said the vibe was 'positive' but there remains no answers on Michigan or investors."

The uncertainty continues to surround LIV Golf as the league approaches the final weeks of its 2026 schedule.

The league is at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster this week for LIV Golf New York, before heading to The Club at Chatham Hills for LIV Golf Indianapolis in two weeks. 

However, conflicting reports continue to circulate over whether the scheduled season-ending Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's in Michigan, due to be played from 27-30 August, will still go ahead.

Cleeks GC captain Martin Kaymer recently gave it a "five per cent chance" of going ahead when he spoke to reporters at LIV Golf UK. 

Questions also remain over LIV Golf's future beyond this season.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has financed the league since its launch in 2022, confirmed earlier this season it will not continue funding LIV Golf beyond the end of the current campaign. 

During its four-year backing, PIF is estimated to have invested around $5 billion through prize funds and marquee signings including DeChambeau and Jon Rahm.

Before Tuesday's meeting began, GOLF's Alan Bastable reported hearing DeChambeau mention a "big meeting" as players made their way inside.

Afterwards, Beyond The Clubhouse's Garrett Johnston said the Crushers GC captain briefly thanked waiting reporters before leaving the locker room without taking questions.

Korean Golf Club captain Ben An stopped for comment in the car park. 

And although he didn't reveal many details, he did hilariously admit no punches were thrown. 

"The meeting went well, it was fun and nobody was throwing fists or anything," said An.

Watch An's comments in full here:

As for DeChambeau, his current LIV Golf contract expires at the end of this month.

It remains to be seen whether he sticks or twists with LIV Golf, but the two-time U.S. Open champion has previously stated he intends to remain with the league if it continues in '27. 

There are also fears over Jon Rahm's future, especially in light of a report from Monday Q Info that the Spaniard is still owed in the region of $150m from his multi-year deal that he signed in December 2023. 

Elsewhere, Ripper GC's Lucas Herbert has confirmed his agent has already held talks with a potential return back to the PGA Tour, despite the Australian confirming he is still happy to remain on the LIV Golf League. 

Further uncertainty emerged earlier on Tuesday when reports claimed a significant number of LIV Golf staff and contractors had been issued 30-day notices ahead of potential job losses in early September.

Golf social media account Flushing It reported that employees received emails on Monday informing them their employment would end next month. 

The account also claimed last week that multiple LIV Golf insiders expect the league to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks as part of a financial restructuring.

For now, the mood inside the player group remains upbeat, but with no clarity over investors, the Michigan finale or the league's long-term future, the biggest questions surrounding LIV Golf remain unanswered.