Bryson DeChambeau Reflects on Ryder Cup Return and LIV-PGA Relations

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — November 26, 2025 — Bryson DeChambeau spoke about his return to the Ryder Cup, the easing of tensions with PGA Tour players, and the ongoing lack of resolution between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. DeChambeau, who joined LIV Golf in 2022, faced significant obstacles in qualifying for the Ryder Cup due to the limited opportunities LIV players have to earn FedEx Cup points, which are primarily awarded through PGA Tour events and majors.

“Yeah, it sucked. I wanted to be there. Didn’t play well enough in the majors,” DeChambeau said on the eve of the Ryder Cup. “Knew what I was up against when I went to LIV. That’s a whole other conversation. But still wanted to make the team and wasn’t able to.”

Despite missing the 2023 Ryder Cup, DeChambeau made a strong comeback by winning the 2024 U.S. Open, finishing second in two PGA Championships, and securing three other top-10 finishes. These performances allowed him to automatically qualify for the 2025 Ryder Cup team. Alongside teammate Justin Thomas, DeChambeau entered the first tee draped in the American flag at Bethpage Black, a moment that highlighted his return to the U.S. team.

The relationship between LIV Golf players and the PGA Tour has evolved since DeChambeau and others joined the Saudi-backed league. While there were tensions in the past, including some testy moments at Bethpage, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced discussions in July 2023 aimed at resolving their differences. DeChambeau noted a shift in attitudes among players.

“I think there is a mutual respect of our craft… You know, it’s just a matter of putting that golf ball in the hole, you know? And I think there’s a mutual respect among all of us,” he said in a recent interview. “So that’s where I feel like, you know, we all have gone to a place where we’re like, ‘OK, you know what? Let’s just keep moving on. We’ll let the businessmen figure out the business details and we just keep playing golf.’”

DeChambeau’s comments reflect a broader trend of reconciliation and focus on the sport itself, despite ongoing business negotiations between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. The 2025 Ryder Cup marked a significant moment in this evolving dynamic as players from both sides competed together on the international stage.