Bryson DeChambeau shares true feelings about PGA Tour after ditching it for LIV Golf

Bryson DeChambeau has opened up about his feelings regarding the PGA Tour, two years after leaving it for the LIV Golf League. The powerful golfer, known for his long drives, admitted that he misses some aspects of his time on the PGA Tour, particularly the impact he was able to make in the community.

DeChambeau’s departure from the PGA Tour was controversial, as he chose the lucrative benefits of LIV Golf, backed by Saudi Arabian wealth, over the traditional PGA Tour. While his move led to strained relations with the PGA Tour, DeChambeau has thrived in LIV Golf, securing several victories, including individual honors, a 2023 Team Championship title, and a remarkable 58-shot round. He also added a second major title by winning the U.S. Open this year.

Reflecting on what he misses most about the PGA Tour, DeChambeau highlighted the charity work he used to do, especially recalling his experience at the Shriners Hospital for Children Open in Las Vegas, where he stayed after his win to spend time with the children. “Helping all the kids out and doing a bunch of stuff with them was really a lot of fun for me,” he shared.

With talks of reconciliation between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf circulating, DeChambeau has expressed his desire for the two leagues to come together. Negotiations have been ongoing since a tentative proposal was floated in June, with both parties reportedly engaging with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. DeChambeau, like many others, is eager for a resolution that would allow LIV Golf players to return to the PGA Tour.

At the LIV Mayakoba event in February, DeChambeau made it clear that he believes a truce is necessary. “It needs to happen,” he stated. “I hope people can put down their weapons and come to the table to figure it out because that’s what’s best for the game of golf and the fans.”

He also emphasized the positive impact of additional investments in the sport, even if the transition has been controversial. “Any additional capital going into the game of golf is always positive,” DeChambeau said. “It may not be exactly what everyone thinks it should be, but as time goes on, I believe things will settle down in a positive way for both sides.”

Last month, during an interview with Golf.com, DeChambeau reiterated his desire for collaboration between the two tours. When asked what he would do if he were named LIV commissioner, he responded: “I think I would pick up the phone and call the PGA Tour and say, ‘we need to have a meeting and get this agreement worked out now’.”