Rory McIlroy has suggested that Bryson DeChambeau has limited options for continuing his professional golf career following the impending collapse of LIV Golf.
The Northern Irishman made the comments as DeChambeau considers his next move after the Saudi-backed breakaway tour failed to secure the additional funding required to remain operational and began heading towards liquidation.
DeChambeau became one of LIV Golf’s most prominent figures after leaving the PGA Tour.
However, his future in professional golf is now uncertain, with a return to the PGA Tour considered unlikely for at least another full season.
Speaking at the season-ending DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, McIlroy suggested that the DP World Tour could be the American’s most realistic competitive destination.
McIlroy Highlights DeChambeau’s Commercial Appeal
Despite their previous disagreements during golf’s disputes between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, McIlroy acknowledged that DeChambeau could attract significant attention to tournaments.
“I think a name like Bryson DeChambeau and everything he brings with him, good and bad, he brings eyeballs, which is a good thing for tournaments,” McIlroy said.
However, he also questioned how many realistic alternatives remained available to the 33-year-old.
“And honestly – look, I’m certainly not in his shoes, and nor would I ever want to be – but it doesn’t seem like he’s got many options,” McIlroy added.
“If he wants to play competitive golf, it doesn’t seem like he’s got many options.”
DeChambeau Considers Full-Time YouTube Career
With his professional golfing future uncertain, DeChambeau has previously discussed the possibility of stepping away from regular competitive golf and concentrating on content creation.
The American has built a substantial online following, with more than three million subscribers on YouTube.
His videos regularly attract over one million views.
He has also previously suggested that he could combine content creation with appearances at the four major championships.
However, the seriousness of those plans remains unclear as he considers his options following LIV Golf’s collapse.
American Addresses LIV Golf Controversy
Despite the impending shutdown of LIV Golf, DeChambeau has not expressed regret over his decision to leave the PGA Tour.
In a social media statement published on Sunday, he also acknowledged some of his previous remarks during the public dispute between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.
The golfer indicated that he intended to approach whatever comes next differently, emphasising humility and respect for the people who helped establish the sport.
“Arnold Palmer said no player is bigger than the game, and I want to acknowledge that along the way, I’ve said some things that didn’t help,” DeChambeau wrote.
“Whatever comes next, I’ll approach it with humility and respect for the people who carried this game long before me.”
DeChambeau’s Final LIV Golf Season Had Mixed Results
DeChambeau experienced an inconsistent final season with LIV Golf, securing victories in Singapore and South Africa before struggling in several major championships.
He missed the cut in three consecutive majors but managed to finish tied for 14th at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Although he recorded four third-place finishes during the LIV season, he failed to secure another victory after his triumphs in Singapore and South Africa.
With LIV Golf heading towards liquidation and a return to the PGA Tour appearing uncertain in the immediate future, DeChambeau now faces an important decision about where to continue his competitive career.
