Bryson DeChambeau claimed he was 'broke' despite huge net worth and £100m LIV Golf deal

Team USA Ryder Cup star Bryson DeChambeau boasts a staggering net worth despite once joking he was "broke." DeChambeau suffered a nightmare opening day at Bethpage Black, losing both his foursomes and fourballs matches alongside Justin Thomas and Ben Griffin, respectively.

Much will depend on his performance as Team USA attempt to close the gap on the Europeans, who held a commanding 5.5-2.5 advantage heading into day two. The build-up was overshadowed by the PGA of America's groundbreaking decision to pay the US team for the first time in the competition's history.

This contentious issue had lingered for years but was finally settled before this edition, with all 12 players plus captain Keegan Bradley receiving £373,000 each. From that sum, £223,000 must go to a charity of each player's choosing – an increase from previous charitable commitments – while the remaining £150,000 can be spent at their discretion. For DeChambeau, this payment pales in comparison to what he earned joining the rebel LIV Golf circuit in 2022 and his overall net worth....

DeChambeau's net worth and LIV Golf deal

According to Forbes, DeChambeau commands a net worth of approximately £33million. This figure was significantly boosted by the estimated £100m he was guaranteed to join LIV, where he serves as team captain of Crushers GC.

DeChambeau has remained tight-lipped about the exact figures of his contract, revealing: "I'm not gonna say the details. I mean, for what's reported, it's somewhat close. It's a four-and-a-half year deal, I can definitely tell you that and a lot of it was up front, which is great."

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'Broke' remark

Following his money-spinning switch to LIV, DeChambeau turned heads by claiming he was "broke." He clarified that much of his wealth had been funnelled into different ventures, including his charity foundation, property investments and a multi-sport complex earmarked for Dallas, hence a lack of liquidity.

He also mentioned putting money into content creation through his Regecy platform and community-focused initiatives in both Dallas and California. These choices, DeChambeau argued, highlighted his belief that golf is a commercial enterprise, not merely a sport, and reflected his broader strategy for managing his finances.

'£200m demand'

Although he remains one of LIV's star attractions, questions have emerged about his long-term future with the Saudi-funded circuit following claims he demanded more than £200m to prolong his contract beyond 2026, which his employers turned down.

Rumours suggested he might even stage a dramatic comeback to the PGA Tour. Regardless of such conjecture, DeChambeau appears dedicated to LIV, where he has banked approximately £30m in winnings across just three seasons.

Earlier this year, a source revealed told the Mirror US that DeChambeau and his fellow captains were still firmly aligned with LIV. The insider shared: "The captains have a 25 percent equity stake in their teams. They are committed to the long-term success and future of their teams and the league."

Staying loyal to LIV

Since then, DeChambeau has reaffirmed his commitment to LIV during discussions about extending his contract. In June, he expressed his enthusiasm, saying: "We're looking to negotiate end of this year and I'm very excited. They see the value in me, I see the value in what they can provide and I believe we'll come to some sort of resolution on that.

"I'm super excited for the future. LIV's not going anywhere. He [LIV chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan] has been steadfast in his belief on team golf and whether everybody believes it or not, I believe it's a viable option."

Addressing the financial aspect of the game once more, he added: "Our team has been EBIDTA [Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation] positive for the past two years, so we're starting to grow and move in the right direction. I know what LIV brings to the table. And I'm excited for the future of what golf is going to be."