Bryson DeChambeau reportedly met about leaving LIV Golf during Masters Week

Bryson DeChambeau’s future with LIV Golf is a major talking point after new details emerged that he and his representatives spent part of Masters week exploring options outside LIV, placing one of the circuit’s biggest stars at the center of questions about its long-term direction.

Reports indicate the Masters-week discussions involved meetings with other organizations about potential paths if he left LIV, with speculation that a fresh deal could approach half a billion dollars and that DeChambeau’s strong YouTube platform adds to his bargaining power.

The saga unfolded amid a difficult week for DeChambeau: he missed the cut at the Masters, then withdrew from the final round in LIV Golf Mexico City due to a wrist issue.

LIV Golf chief executive Scott O’Neil signaled that changes may be coming as the circuit continues to navigate its finances, saying the business will need fundraising and a strategic plan to stay viable.

Inside LIV, DeChambeau remains central because of his competitive record, wide audience and marketability, though there is an understanding that the era of guaranteed, hundreds-of-millions contracts may not return.

With the PGA Championship looming, DeChambeau will focus on health and preparation, but his next contract decision is likely to be one of golf’s most watched business developments this summer.