DeChambeau's Camp Explores DP World Tour Starts Amid LIV Exits

By Staff Writer

October 10, 2026

2 min read

LoopGolf

Key takeaways

Bryson DeChambeau's legal team sought clarity on his LIV Golf contract at a bankruptcy court hearing this week.
His management has separately discussed DP World Tour starts for 2027, according to a Telegraph report.
LIV CEO Scott O'Neil has until Oct. 25 to lock in enough player pledges to close a financing deal with BC Partners.
Jon Rahm, Adrian Meronk and David Puig have each said this week they won't play LIV 2.0 in 2027.
DeChambeau's next scheduled start is the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa in December, his first non-major DP World Tour start since 2022.

Bryson DeChambeau's representatives sought clarity on his LIV Golf contract at a bankruptcy court hearing this week, and his management has separately been in touch with the DP World Tour about playing additional events in 2027, according to a report by the Telegraph's James Corrigan.

Why is DeChambeau's camp talking to the DP World Tour?

DeChambeau was among several LIV players represented by lawyers at the hearing, reportedly seeking the same outcome Sergio Garcia secured: a contract termination freeing him to negotiate with other tours. Garcia said the move is not itself a decision about his LIV future, only freedom to hold talks.

DeChambeau hasn't played competitively since LIV Golf Indianapolis at the end of August. His next confirmed start is the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa in December, his first non-major DP World Tour appearance since 2022. He has also won the Dubai Desert Classic, a DP World Tour event his team could target for next year.

What does this mean for LIV 2.0?

O'Neil needs enough player commitments by Oct. 25 to finalize financing with investment firm BC Partners for a planned 2027 relaunch built around a reduced 10-event schedule, down from 14. DeChambeau is the league's most prominent remaining star after this week's exits: Rahm, Meronk and Puig have each ruled out LIV 2.0. Rahm is expected to return to the DP World Tour full time once a PGA Tour suspension lifts in August.

LIV has told reporters it remains confident 2.0 will proceed and that talks with players for next season are on track. Whether DeChambeau adds DP World Tour starts alongside a LIV schedule, or leaves the league outright, remains unresolved.

Frequently asked questions

Has Bryson DeChambeau left LIV Golf?

No decision has been announced. His legal team sought contract clarity, and his management has discussed DP World Tour starts, but his 2027 status is still open.