Bryson DeChambeau ‘very optimistic’ about LIV golf’s long-term future and explains how pressure has led to big misses | golf news

Bryson DeChambeau admits to putting extra pressure on himself to perform at the majors and insists he ‘gives everything he can’ to help the LIV Golf League secure his long-term future.

DeChambeau posted five top-six finishes over a six-major stretch between 2024 and 2025, including a US Open win at Pinehurst No. 2 and back-to-back seconds at the PGA Championship, but has since missed the cut at three of the four majors.

The two-time major champion triple-bogeyed his final hole at the Masters to miss the cut, with wins in his previous two LIV golf starts and among the pre-tournament favorites, then an early exit at the PGA Championship as well.

DeChambeau posted a 6-over 76 on the opening day at Aronimink Golf Club and failed to reach the weekend despite a three-birdie finish in his second-round 71, leaving him with back-to-back major miss cuts for the first time since 2017.

“The weeks I’ve been playing in major championships, I’ve been playing fine, nothing has happened for me, and it’s like playing golf,” DeChambeau told reporters ahead of LIV Golf Korea.

“I played really well in those weeks before that. I went to The Masters and won two events and then got third in Virginia, so it’s not like I’m playing bad golf. I think I’m putting a little bit of pressure on myself to play well in that tournament, and that’s the reality.

“Nobody’s perfect, and I’m still working hard to play as well as I can. The year before I played really well in the majors, missed a cut there (2025 US Open), and this happened. This is golf, and I’m excited for the opportunities that I finally have going forward.

“There’s no concession in me, you see, even at Aronimink I birdied my first last three holes trying to make the cut, and that’s it. I’ll tell you this: I’ve played worse golf and scored better in the majors. It’s one of those ebb and flow situations in golf.

“I’m really excited for the future over at Shinnecock (US Open) and overseas as well as The Open. Keep your heads down.”

DiChambeau ‘optimistic’ about LIV Golf’s future and ‘fueled’ by criticism

In April, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced it would cut its financing After the end of the 2026 season in the LIV Golf League, leaving the circuit for new investment.

DeChambeau denied reports earlier this month that he was planning an immediate exit from LIV Golf, with the 32-year-old keen to help the league – and the team golf format – continue wherever possible.

“We didn’t really see it (ending PIF funding) coming, but that’s okay,” DeChambu added. “One door closes, another opens — I think a lot of us see that.

“I think we all have optimism that there’s a business plan that makes sense for Team Golf. I’m very optimistic about Team Golf’s business plan compared to other models, in my opinion.

“But again, other models have worked, so I’m not going to say one is better than the other, but I can see the value of what Team Golf can bring to the game of golf at the grassroots, not just globally.

“National support, team national support, local support in the city, we build ourselves at the grassroots there. We have a few ideas — we have several ideas that might be interesting. We’ll see if investors like it. I’m going to do everything I can to make it happen, and if it doesn’t, it won’t happen.”

Asked how he was dealing with the uncertainty of LIV Golf’s future, DeChambeau explained: “I went out there on the first tee on Thursday and hit a nice drive down the middle of the fairway, hopefully – that’s what we’re focusing on.

“In the background, yes, we’re trying to help where we can, but ultimately it’s down to the executive and everyone banding together. If we all band together, there’s an opportunity here. If not, it’s going to be a different day for all of us.”

DeChambeau has a huge social media following – with more than 2.7 million followers on YouTube – and is arguably LIV golf’s biggest asset, although the American regularly comes under scrutiny for his unique approach to the sport.

“I respect everyone’s opinion of me — I respect everyone who says I’m the worst thing for golf or I’m the best thing for golf,” DeChambeau said. “Okay.

“The reality is I’m so focused on what I can do for the game that someone saying something to my face online or in person is not going to distract me from the mission I have. My goal is bigger than winning every tournament every week.

“Do I want to win every week? 100 percent. Do I sometimes value the game more than my own life? Yes, because I’ve seen what it can do for people’s lives. Ultimately I care so much and I’m very passionate and I want the best for everyone.

“When people say these things about me, I know my mission. I know what I’m here to do. Sometimes it’s hard to see, but sometimes it’s an inspiration for me. It lights a positive fire in my belly.”

Watch Bryson DeChambeau live exclusively on Sky Sports at the US Open from 18-21 June and The Open from 16-19 July. Get Sky Sports or Flow without any contract.