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Bryson DeChambeau Signs Lucrative $125 Million Contract with LIV Golf
DeChambeau's Departure to LIV Golf Marks a Major Shift in the Golf Landscape
American Golfer Leaves PGA Tour for Saudi-Backed League
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the golfing world, Bryson DeChambeau has reportedly signed a contract with LIV Golf worth a staggering $125 million. The American golfer, who has been one of the most recognizable faces on the PGA Tour, has opted to join the upstart Saudi-backed league in a major blow to the traditional golf ecosystem.
DeChambeau's contract is the largest ever reported in the history of golf. It surpasses the $100 million deals that Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson reportedly signed with LIV Golf last year.
DeChambeau's departure from the PGA Tour is a significant loss for the circuit. The 29-year-old is a former U.S. Open champion and has been ranked as high as world number four. His decision to join LIV Golf is a clear indication of the growing popularity and financial appeal of the new league.
The signing of DeChambeau is a major coup for LIV Golf. The league, which is backed by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, has been aggressively poaching top players from the PGA Tour in an effort to establish itself as a legitimate rival.
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