Bryson DeChambeau admits LIV Golf ‘doesn’t listen’ to him as he makes merger vow

**Bryson DeChambeau Speaks Out on LIV Golf’s Direction: “I Have No Say in the Key Decisions”**

Bryson DeChambeau, one of the most prominent golfers to leave the PGA Tour for the upstart LIV Golf, has candidly admitted that he has little influence over the critical decisions shaping the future of the controversial league.

DeChambeau, who captains a team within LIV Golf and has secured two individual victories since joining, was among the first high-profile names to defect from the PGA Tour. His move was met with intense criticism, but he has remained a vocal supporter of LIV Golf since its inception in 2022.

However, in a recent interview with Golf.com, DeChambeau revealed that despite his stature within the league, he is not consulted on pivotal matters, such as LIV Golf’s ongoing efforts to secure a television deal that could significantly enhance its visibility and viewership. When asked about his involvement in these decisions, DeChambeau stated, “I think it’s important, but they don’t really listen to me on that.”

Given a hypothetical scenario where he could take on the role of LIV Golf’s commissioner for a day, DeChambeau emphasized one key priority: the ongoing talks regarding a merger with the PGA Tour. “I think I would pick up the phone and call the PGA Tour and say, ‘We need to have a meeting and get this thing [agreement between the two tours] worked out now,'” he said.

The ongoing battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf has plunged the sport into a state of disarray, with several top golfers defecting to LIV Golf. Alongside DeChambeau, other big names like Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Cameron Smith, Phil Mickelson, and more recently Jon Rahm, have joined the breakaway league.

This exodus has weakened the rosters of both tours, leading to a decline in viewership. High-profile players like Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods have criticized both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf for their lack of strategic foresight, which they argue has led to the current fractured state of professional golf.

Although LIV Golf players remain eligible to compete in the four major championships, they face significant hurdles in qualifying due to the scarcity of ranking points available to them after leaving the traditional tours. DeChambeau expressed optimism that this situation would improve as dialogue between the two circuits continues.

“I would say it’s a huge priority. The game is in an interesting place right now. It’s going to get figured out. I know that. I have zero doubt that it will get figured out. It’s going to take some time,” DeChambeau commented. “But I know that every single person on LIV does want to play in major championships, wants to compete at the highest level all the time with everyone as much as possible out there in those majors.”

As the sport grapples with its evolving landscape, DeChambeau remains hopeful that a resolution will be reached that benefits all parties involved, allowing the world’s best golfers to compete on the biggest stages once again.