DeChambeau Backs LIV 2.0 Equity Deal as Deadline Passes

By Staff Writer

November 2, 2026

2 min read

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Bryson DeChambeau says he remains committed to LIV Golf's rebuilt league, defending its new business model in a podcast interview released roughly a day after the circuit's final player-commitment deadline passed.

What did DeChambeau say about LIV 2.0?

Speaking on the Figuring Out podcast with host Raj Shamani, the Crushers GC captain said the team-golf concept behind LIV was sound even though the league's central ownership had been mismanaged under its original structure. He said his team generated roughly $29 million in revenue last year against about $21 million in player payments, travel and other expenses, leaving an $8 million profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. DeChambeau said the individual teams were performing well financially even as the league above them ran into trouble.

How is the new deal structured?

Under the previous model, LIV paid large upfront salaries and signing bonuses to players. DeChambeau said the new structure trades that guaranteed money for an equity stake in the league, along with more control for players over how it is run. DeChambeau is trading a guaranteed paycheck for a say in how the league is run going forward.

DeChambeau is trading a guaranteed paycheck for a say in how the league is run.

DeChambeau called the arrangement a trade-off he was willing to make, saying the league's finances are now being rebuilt so the business works on its own economics rather than relying on outside funding to cover shortfalls.

Why did LIV need a reset?

LIV's financial problems surfaced earlier this year when its original backer, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, said it would stop funding the league after the season. Two events were scrapped and the 2026 campaign ended early, in August, before LIV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. A subsequent deal with BC Partners is intended to fund the relaunch as LIV 2.0. More than a dozen players, including Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia and Tyrrell Hatton, have since announced they are leaving LIV for 2027, and Joaquin Niemann is widely expected to follow them to the DP World Tour.

Crushers GC, 2026	Amount
Revenue	$29 million
Player and travel costs	$21 million
EBITDA	$8 million

Against that backdrop, DeChambeau said LIV is still attracting interest: 15 to 20 players are reported to be tentatively committed to the new league. The deadline for players to sign on was originally set for Friday, October 24, then pushed back a week to Friday, October 30.

Frequently asked questions

What is LIV 2.0?

LIV 2.0 is the rebuilt version of LIV Golf being put together after the league's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, backed by new investor BC Partners and built around an equity stake for committed players instead of large upfront salaries.

Is Bryson DeChambeau staying with LIV Golf?

Yes. DeChambeau, captain of Crushers GC, said on the Figuring Out podcast that he remains committed to LIV and believes its team-golf model can succeed under the new structure.

Which players are leaving LIV Golf for 2027?

More than a dozen players have announced departures, including Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia and Tyrrell Hatton. Joaquin Niemann is expected to also leave for the DP World Tour.