DeChambeau’s LIV contract is up on the finish of this season and he was trying to signal a profitable new deal earlier than Saudi Arabia’s Public Funding Fund (PIF) introduced it was set to tug its monetary assist, with reports, external suggesting he needs $500m (£370m) to remain.
The 2-time US Open winner mentioned he was “utterly shocked” by the PIF announcement as he believed it could finance LIV Golf till 2032.
“I have not had any communication. And sadly, issues are transferring on in a special route. Clearly, they wished to maneuver on,” he mentioned on Tuesday.
LIV Golf, which induced a significant break up in 2022 when it began luring star names away from the PGA Tour with the supply of big pay will increase, is now looking out to seek out alternative monetary funding beneath a brand new unbiased board.
DeChambeau, who joined LIV in 2022, turned down the prospect to return to the PGA Tour earlier this 12 months beneath a returning member programme.
“The egos must get dropped,” DeChambeau mentioned.
“Everyone wants to return in with a level-headed taking part in area, with an opportunistic mindset to develop the sport of golf.
“That is why I came to visit right here. That is why I do what I do on YouTube.”
