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Chris Gotterup stormed back to win the Sony Open in Hawaii for his third PGA Tour victory, signaling a true arrival on golf’s big stage. The piece also notes Patrick Reed’s openness to a PGA Tour return amid LIV-era dynamics, and Bryson DeChambeau’s future with LIV—rumored negotiations could reach around $500 million, potentially making him a billionaire if extended.
Rory McIlroy says LIV Golf has hit a low point and will need to spend hundreds of millions to stay competitive after Brooks Koepka’s departure; Koepka is returning to the PGA Tour with a $5m fine and playing restrictions, while Bryson DeChambeau’s rumored $500m deal looms as LIV’s biggest potential signing. With few marquee LIV acquisitions and stalled talks with the PGA Tour, McIlroy argues the traditional tour is strengthening as the 2026 season starts in Dubai.
With Brooks Koepka leaving LIV for the PGA Tour, Bryson DeChambeau’s long‑term future at LIV is under the lens. DeChambeau said at a season preview that he’s “contracted through 2026, so, excited about this year,” a quote LIV publicly flaunted, signaling no immediate pledge beyond this season. He also hinted at other paths, even joking about becoming a YouTube golfer if needed, and noted that long‑term deals must make sense for all parties. The piece frames DeChambeau as a linchpin for LIV’s stability while acknowledging his leverage and the possibility he could rejoin a returnable path under the Tour’s Returning Member Program.}
The PGA Tour has unveiled a Returning Member Program that could allow major champions to rejoin the Tour for 2026, placing DeChambeau at a crossroads as he has not committed beyond his current LIV contract; Brooks Koepka would face a $5 million fine and other restrictions if he returns, while Rahm and Smith say they’re staying with LIV, and a February 2 deadline looms before LIV’s Riyadh season opener.
Tensions flared during a Ryder Cup match involving Justin Rose and Bryson DeChambeau, with heated exchanges among players and caddies on Bethpage's 15th green, but the European team ultimately secured a victory, and Rose downplayed the incident as a miscommunication.
The Ryder Cup 2025 Day 2 fourballs session features key team adjustments, with the U.S. team led by captain Keegan Bradley making strategic pairings including DeChambeau and Scheffler, as the Americans aim to close a five-point deficit against Europe at Bethpage Black.
During the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, US captain Keegan Bradley celebrated President Trump's arrival with a 'Trump dance,' while Bryson DeChambeau shared a fist bump with Trump, energizing the American team amid a challenging start to the tournament.
Bryson DeChambeau delivered an impressive 344-yard drive to start the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, helping the U.S. team win the opening hole amid a lively but somewhat subdued atmosphere, with the event marked by heightened security and a competitive European team.
Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas will lead the U.S. team at the Ryder Cup, opening the matches at Bethpage Black against European duo Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, with the captain aiming to set an energetic tone and leverage their competitive spirit to inspire the team.
The Ryder Cup pairings have been announced, with the US team led by Keegan Bradley aiming to leverage home advantage, featuring key players like Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas, while Europe fields Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood among others, setting the stage for competitive matches at Bethpage Black.
Bryson DeChambeau, the only LIV Golf player on the 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team, faces criticism from media analyst Brandel Chamblee but has received strong support from his teammates, who praise his efforts to bond with the team and energize the crowd ahead of the competition.
Bryson DeChambeau expressed his willingness to participate in a Ryder Cup tune-up tournament but is unable to do so due to his suspension from the PGA Tour, which does not allow LIV Golf players to compete in PGA events, highlighting ongoing tensions between the tours and affecting team selection for the Ryder Cup.
Bryson DeChambeau is confirmed to be part of the U.S. Ryder Cup team, with Keegan Bradley expressing confidence in his contribution, while other players like Chris Gotterup and Harris English have made significant moves in the qualification standings.
Bryson DeChambeau overcame a difficult first round with a 78 to shoot a 65 in the second round of The Open at Royal Portrush, reflecting on his emotional resilience and the challenges of links golf, as he aims to improve his performance at this major championship.
At the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, J.J. Spaun leads after a strong 66, while Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau struggle with scores of 74 and 73 respectively. Scottie Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer, is the favorite to win, aiming for a career grand slam, as the tournament progresses.