Bryson DeChambeau's On-Course Meltdown Continues at LIV Golf Mexico
Bryson DeChambeau has endured another dramatic on-course meltdown, this time during the LIV Golf Mexico event at Club de Golf Chapultepec. The incident occurred just one week after the American golfer's spectacular collapse during the final hole of the 2026 Masters tournament.
Furious Rant Over Rough Conditions
During Thursday's first round, DeChambeau found himself in a greenside bunker on the 16th hole - a situation eerily similar to his Masters demise. After overshooting his attempt and landing in the crowd on the opposite side of the green, the 32-year-old discovered his ball resting on patchy turf with half on grass and half on exposed mud.
The two-time major winner unleashed a stream of complaints, captured on video by golf content creators Perisgolf. "You got destroyed grass," DeChambeau moaned to spectators before sarcastically asking, "Oh, this is rough?" He added with an ironic thumbs up, "definitely good to see."
Official Ruling Stands Firm
DeChambeau demanded a second ruling opinion, tetchily shrugging his shoulders and gesturing to the grass patches. "Guys, this is what we're playing with apparently," he complained to someone off camera before engaging in animated discussion with his caddie.
When the official arrived, DeChambeau declared, "You've got to have a rule here. It's unbelievable, absolutely out of the question." However, under golf rules requiring players to play the ball as it lies in rough conditions, the official did not cave to DeChambeau's demands.
The petulant golfer eventually played his shot from the difficult lie, managing to reach within six feet of the hole before sinking his putt. Despite the controversy, DeChambeau finished even-par for the round, sharing tied-29th position heading into Friday's play.
Masters Collapse Still Fresh
This latest incident follows DeChambeau's spectacular final-hole meltdown during the Masters second round that saw him miss the cut. After opening with a four-over 76, his tournament unraveled when he twice failed to escape sand at Amen Corner, resulting in a costly triple bogey.
Twenty-four hours later, history repeated itself on the 18th hole. DeChambeau's approach from pine straw found sand, and his subsequent attempts proved disastrous:
- First attempt failed to escape the steep-faced greenside bunker
- Second attempt only reached the front of the green before rolling to the fringe
- Final result was another triple bogey ending his Masters campaign
LIV Golf's Uncertain Future
Meanwhile, LIV Golf faces its own turmoil amid claims the rebel tour could end abruptly. Multiple agents told Daily Mail Sport they were uncertain about the future of the controversial four-year venture, which Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has invested nearly $6 billion in since 2022.
Tour executives were summoned for an emergency meeting in New York this week as fears grew about the league's viability. However, LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil has stressed that staff should continue with daily responsibilities.
According to players and agents, expectations suggest PIF will continue funding through the 2026 campaign concluding in Michigan on August 30. O'Neil reinforced this during the Mexico tournament, telling TNT Sports, "The reality is that you're funded through the season, and then you work like crazy as a business to create a business and a business plan to keep us going."
This statement raises questions given PIF governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan's recent commitment to the league until 2032, highlighting the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the tour's long-term future.
