Golf's Big Names in a Tug of War: LIV or PGA Tour?
West Palm Beach, USAWed Jan 14 2026
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Bryson DeChambeau is in a tricky spot. He's a star player for LIV Golf. But now, the PGA Tour has offered him a way back. This comes after Brooks Koepka left LIV and returned to the PGA Tour. DeChambeau is under contract with LIV until 2026. He says he'll see how things play out.
The PGA Tour's offer is only for four players: DeChambeau, Koepka, Jon Rahm, and Cam Smith. All four have won major championships since LIV started in 2022. Koepka is already back on the PGA Tour. The other three say they didn't know about the offer until it was announced.
DeChambeau says he wasn't surprised. He knows both sides of the golf world well. He also says no one from the PGA Tour contacted him before the announcement. His contract with LIV is public knowledge. This puts him in a strong position.
Jon Rahm and Cam Smith are also in the spotlight. Rahm has been with LIV for two seasons. He says he's not going anywhere. Smith says he's committed to his team and LIV. But he thinks the PGA Tour's offer is unfair. He believes other players should have the same chance.
The golf world is watching. Will these players stay with LIV? Or will they return to the PGA Tour? Only time will tell. One thing is clear: golf's big names are in a tug of war. And the stakes are high.