It sounds like Bryson DeChambeau got absolutely paid to join LIV Golf.
The Saudi–backed golf league has been poaching some of the best talent in the world away from the PGA Tour, and the star golfer has now revealed just how much he joined for. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Golf Superstars Make Shocking Career Decisions Involving Saudi Arabia https://t.co/SNrCNDriQO
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 10, 2022
During an appearance on the “Country Club Adjacent” podcast, DeChambeau was told he had “a $125-million smile,” and he fired back with, “That’s a little low,” according to USA Today.
DeChambeau further elaborated with, “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 upfront, which is great.”
Legendary Golfer Torches New Saudi-Backed League With Blunt Comments https://t.co/l9f79DiZQY
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 30, 2022
The fact DeChambeau allegedly got paid north of $125 million tells you everything you need to know about why LIV Golf is able to snatch some of the biggest names in golf.
The PGA Tour couldn’t dream of paying players anywhere near that kind of cash. Yet, LIV Golf has no issue writing massive checks to the deep pockets of the Saudi backers.
Golf Superstar Reportedly Makes Shocking Decision Involving Saudi Arabia https://t.co/vASbLltOkB
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 22, 2022
The biggest question to me is whether or not the PGA Tour can do anything to compete with a golf organization that is making people rich without even having to win an event!
The answer seems to be no, and that’s bad news for the future of the PGA Tour.
Stephen A. Smith Shreds Critics Of Saudi-Backed Golf League https://t.co/ezohUsx1f9
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) June 22, 2022
Either way, DeChambeau got his money and I’m sure he’s very happy!