Golf sensation Bryson DeChambeau has boldly expressed his vision for the LIV Golf series' future, calling for a more unified approach with the PGA Tour. As one of the early movers from the PGA Tour to the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf, he carries a distinct point of view on the evolution of the new golf league. In an eye-opening chat with Golf.
com, the 30-year-old golfer revealed his two-step wish list if he was made commissioner for a day - to build bridges between the rival tours and ensure LIV players are all able to compete in majors. "I think I would pick up the phone and call the PGA Tour and say, 'We need to have a meeting and get this thing [agreement between the two tours] worked out now,'", DeChambeau stated, disclosing his hypothetical first act as boss. "The game is in an interesting place right now.
It's going to get figured out. I know that," DeChambeau continued. "I have zero doubt that it will get figured out.
It's going to take some time. "But I know that every single person on LIV does want to play in major championships, wants to compete at the highest level all the time with everyone as much as possible out there in those majors." Many LIV golfers have difficulties being eligible for major championships as the Saudi-backed circuit's events don't contribute to the Official World Golf Rankings.
This has been a bone of contention for players like Jon Rahm, who joined LIV Golf on a reported $500 million deal, moving him away from the world No.11 spot. De.