"He's scared of Scottie Scheffler" - Fans react to Bryson DeChambeau wanting to stay in LIV Golf

Bryson DeChambeau recently expressed his desire to stay in the LIV Golf League during an interview, and the news has drawn mixed reactions from fans online. DeChambeau joined the Saudi-backed league in June 2022 after reportedly signing a $125 million deal. The 31-year-old golfer's contract ends next year and is apparently up for negotiation.

The 2024 U.S Open champion will look to defend his title this week at the Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania. Bryson DeChambeau was last seen at the LIV event in Virginia, where he finished in T4 for the individual game, and led his team to its second straight victory of the season.

Bryson DeChambeau at the 2025 U.S. OPEN press conference - Source: Getty

During the pre-tournament press conference, the LIV golfer spoke about his future at the Saudi-backed league and the possible renewal of his contract. He stated:

"Next year is when it ends. We're looking to negotiate end of this year, and I'm very excited. They see the value in me. I see the value in what they can provide, and I believe we'll come to some sort of resolution on that."

DeChambeau went on to share that he was excited for the future and the growth of LIV Golf. He also commended TGL and its game model.

In their latest post on X, Flushing It (golf) shared Bryson DeChambeau's statement about his desire to stay back in the league. Fans reacted to the news in the comments to the post.

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Bryson DeChambeau was asked about when his LIV deal expires ahead of the US Open:

“Yeah, next year is when it ends. We're looking to negotiate end of this year, and I'm very excited. They see the value in me. I see the value in what they can provide, and I believe we'll come to some sort of resolution on that. Super excited for the future.

“I think that LIV is not going anywhere. HE has been steadfast in his belief on team golf, and whether everybody believes in it or not, I think it's a viable option. I think it's a viable commercial option. Our team has been EBIDTA positive for the past two years, so we're starting to grow and move in the right direction, just like TGL.

“TGL has done a great job. They've got some teams that are making some money, and I believe there is a sustainable model out there. How it all works with the game of golf, who knows, but I know my worth. I know what LIV brings to the table. And I'm excited for the future of what golf is going to be.”

Here are some comments made by the golf world online.

"He's scared of Scottie!" said a fan.

"Why is Bryson saying EBITDA positive? It’s not like the Crushers are a capital intensive business lol," another pointed out.

"He knows he can’t make much $ outside of liv," wrote a fan.

"He can say what he wants. The viewers & sponsors are what counts," another person remarked.

Few others shared their opinions about DeChambeau's value in LIV Golf.

"I mean, he’s the most valuable man in golf. LIV will back up the Brinks truck to keep him," one fan reacted.

"I hope he asks for 2x what Rahm got bc LIV is dead in the water if Bryson walks," another user commented.

In the interview, DeChambeau also opened up about the pressure to defend his title and being the only LIV player to have won a Major most recently.

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What are Bryson DeChambeau's odds to win the 2025 US Open title?

Last year at Pinehurst (No.2), Bryson DeChambeau shot a final six-under par 274 to defeat Rory McIlroy by one stroke to seal the victory. His first U.S Open win came in 2020 at the Winged Foot Golf Club in New York with a six-under par total score.

Bryson DeChambeau with this trophy at the 2024 U.S. Open - Source: Getty

The LIV golfer enters the Major tournament this week with +700 odds to win the title. Other contenders like Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Xander Schauffele are at +280, +1100, and +2200, respectively.