No One Is Feeling Bad For Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm Today

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm might find themselves looking for work fairly soon.

Golf insider Ryan French reported on Monday that LIV could shut down in the near future. He also said players weren't properly paid by the Saudi-funded tour, but that claim was debunked on Wednesday.

That being said, LIV Golf executives reportedly called an "emergency meeting" in New York this afternoon to discuss the league's future.

"Sources indicate LIV is preparing to wind down operations as the Public Investment Fund (PIF) reassesses its broader strategy amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. A recent board meeting in New York focused on the league's near-term future, including whether to cease operations following this week's event in Mexico City or continue through the end of the season," Trey Wingo said. "Importantly, this is not a reflection of LIV's commercial performance. The league was fully funded through 2030 - this is a top-down strategic shift driven by evolving geopolitical priorities. MBS pulled the plug."

If LIV Golf ends up being terminated in the coming weeks, that'll leave several players wondering what's next for their careers. Make no mistake though, there won't be any sympathy for DeChambeau and Rahm.

"I don't know who needs to hear this but for every multi-millionaire golfer who will be fine if LIV *does* close, the league has many, many more employees who have families and mortgages and bills to pay," Michael McEwan said. "I'd put myself in their shoes, not Jon Rahm's or Bryson DeChambeau's, before crowing too loudly."

"You're laughing? Jon Rahm's great great great great great great grandchild is going to have to work a full time job and you're laughing?" CBS Sports analyst Patrick McDonald sarcastically wrote on social media.

"If LIV dissolves altogether there is no chance PGA tour is making everyone sit out at a year. There are legitimate players on LIV (Bryson, Rahm, etc) that can move the needle for PGA tour. They will welcome them back if all at once," one fan commented.

"Lots of players will never be given the chance to come back to the tour, I think," another fan wrote. "Players like Bryson and Rahm will."

How much did DeChambeau and Rahm make from LIV?

DeChambeau reportedly made $125 million from his initial contract with LIV. There were rumblings about him potentially commanding $500 million from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Rahm, on the other hand, reportedly received $300 million to leave the PGA Tour and join LIV Golf.

We'd have to imagine the PGA Tour will welcome DeChambeau and Rahm back just like they did Brooks Koepka. Some members might not be thrilled if that happens though.

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This story was originally published April 15, 2026 at 11:41 AM.