Golfer Bryson DeChambeau has found himself at the center of irony and criticism following his recent comments advocating for a merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.
DeChambeau, who was one of the initial stars to join the Saudi Arabia-backed breakaway league, signed a lucrative deal reportedly worth around £100 million. However, two years into his venture with LIV Golf, he’s now calling for a reunification of the game’s top players.
Ahead of LIV’s event in Miami, DeChambeau emphasized the urgency of bringing leading players back together. He expressed a desire to compete alongside the best players every week, stressing the need for a swift resolution to the split in elite golf.
However, DeChambeau’s plea hasn’t been received well by fans, who are quick to point out the irony of his stance. Many hold DeChambeau and his LIV colleagues responsible for causing the divide in the first place.
On social media, users were swift to respond, highlighting the apparent contradiction in DeChambeau’s comments. One user remarked, “‘We need to come back together,’ says the guy who helped tear it apart.”
Despite the backlash, DeChambeau acknowledges that fans are the ones who ultimately lose out from the PGA Tour-LIV Golf split. He’s urging those in power to expedite negotiations and reach a resolution for the betterment of the sport.