Bryson DeChambeau gesture will make LIV Golf | Golf News

Bryson DeChambeau, one of the most important stars of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league, has no doubt delighted its chiefs by showcasing his U.S. Open trophy at his alma mater.

The American golfer returned to Southern Methodist University (SMU) to flaunt his prize to college students watching the SMU Mustangs American Football crew. DeChambeau had edged out Rory McIlroy to clinch the U.S. Open in the summertime, marking his first main championship and his first since becoming a member of the LIV Golf tour in 2022.

The 31-year-old has been desperate to show the trophy since his victory in June, however sharing it with SMU college students was maybe his proudest second. DeChambeau, who attended the college from 2012 to 2016, is the primary alumnus to win a golf main.

His look on the Mustangs’ sport towards the Pittsburgh Panthers, the place he paraded his trophy, was met with thunderous applause and served as a vital publicity enhance for LIV Golf.

It comes as studies point out that the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF), which funds LIV Golf, is nearing a deal with the PGA Tour to merge their tournaments. LIV Golf was established as a rival breakaway tour in 2022, offering profitable contracts to stars keen to depart the PGA Tour.

According to The Sun, PIF will shell out £1 billion for an 11% stake within the PGA Tour, gaining two board seats, together with the coveted chairman place. LIV Golf’s tournaments will be integrated beneath the PGA banner.

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A possible deal might deliver an finish to a two-year civil warfare that has roiled the golf world. LIV gamers confronted bans from PGA Tour and DP World Tour occasions upon becoming a member of, solely encountering their former counterparts in majors.

It’s taken over a 12 months to method an settlement, however the summer season of 2023 noticed a key framework unveiled for merging. Signs of thawing relations are evident—a joint exhibition occasion is even in planning.

Bryson DeChambeau, reflecting on this progress, remarked: “We want to bring this game back to a place where I would say everyone has the opportunity to see the greatest play a lot more than four times a year. I think it’s a great opportunity to showcase how we evolve that over the course of time. The details are not very fully fleshed out yet.”