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McGinley says DeChambeau needs traditional tours to contend in majors
Bryson DeChambeau’s competitive future is uncertain after LIV Golf entered liquidation.
The two-time major champion has not confirmed how often he plans to play in 2027, and there is no immediate route back to the PGA Tour.
Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley says DeChambeau needs regular events on traditional tours to prepare for major championships.
He warned that focusing on YouTube golf and team events would make it harder to compete against the world’s best.
DeChambeau won the 2024 US Open while playing for LIV, but missed the cut in the first three majors of 2026.
A return to the PGA Tour or DP World Tour could help him contend again, McGinley said.
DeChambeau has said he still believes in team golf and plans to approach the next stage of his career with humility and respect.
Paul McGinley says Bryson DeChambeau needs to return to traditional golf tours to improve his chances of winning major championships.
McGinley warned that focusing on YouTube golf and team golf would make it harder for DeChambeau to compete at the highest level.
DeChambeau’s competitive plans are uncertain following the demise of LIV Golf, with no immediate pathway to return to the PGA Tour confirmed.
DeChambeau said he still believes in team golf and has pledged to approach the next part of his career with humility and respect.
- Who
- Paul McGinley and Bryson DeChambeau.
- What
- McGinley says DeChambeau needs to play on traditional tours to contend in majors.
- When
- McGinley’s comments were reported on November 10, 2026. DeChambeau’s plans for 2027 remain unconfirmed.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- McGinley says regular competition on the PGA Tour or DP World Tour prepares players for major championships.
Paul McGinley
Bryson DeChambeau
Approach to majors
Paul McGinley
DeChambeau needs to return to the PGA Tour or DP World Tour to become a factor in majors again.
Bryson DeChambeau
DeChambeau said he still believes in team golf and previously said he would focus on YouTube golf and play tournaments that want him if LIV Golf did not survive.
YouTube golf
Paul McGinley
Focusing on YouTube golf would make it much harder for DeChambeau to compete for majors.
Bryson DeChambeau
DeChambeau has considered YouTube golf as a possible focus if LIV Golf did not survive.
DeChambeau won the US Open while an active LIV Golf player.
DeChambeau posted three top-10 finishes in majors.
DeChambeau missed the cut in the first three majors as uncertainty grew over LIV Golf’s future.
DeChambeau said he still believed in team golf and would approach the next part of his career with humility and respect.
McGinley’s comments about DeChambeau’s prospects were reported.
- McGinley
- Former Ryder Cup captain
- DeChambeau
- Two-time major champion
- Major title
- 2024 US Open
- 2025 majors
- Three top-10 finishes
- 2026 majors
- Missed the cut in the first three
- 2027 plans
- No confirmation of how frequently DeChambeau plans to play
What people are saying
You never know with Bryson, but I can see it.
It would be a dumb move, to go from playing YouTube golf to trying to compete in majors.
The longer Bryson stays away and off traditional platforms, the less chance he has of winning major championships going forward, because you cut your teeth in week-to-week PGA Tour and DP World Tour events before you elevate into these major championships.
still believes in team golf