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Bryson DeChambeau’s on-course frustration in Mexico came as LIV Golf faced renewed questions over its financial future.
Bryson DeChambeau endured a frustrating start at LIV Golf Mexico as concerns over the league's future continued to swirl.
The latest event at Club de Golf Chapultepec in Mexico City opened under scrutiny following reports of an emergency meeting involving executives in New York earlier in the week. The situation was compounded when the tournament broadcast briefly cut out shortly after going live, prompting an apology from organisers and criticism from viewers.
On the course, DeChambeau, chasing a third consecutive individual LIV title, struggled to adapt to conditions. His frustrations became evident after a bunker shot left his ball in a difficult lie between exposed mud and patchy grass.
The two-time US Open champion questioned the conditions and sought a second ruling from an official, gesturing towards the surface. His appeal was denied, though he recovered well to finish the hole inside six feet and convert the putt.
After two rounds, DeChambeau sits at one over par, tied for 31st, well off the pace set by Jon Rahm, who leads at six under.
Rahm is among several high-profile players to have joined LIV Golf since its launch in 2022, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. However, reports ahead of the Mexico event suggested the fund could reconsider its financial support, having invested $5 billion into the league.
LIV Golf chief executive Scott O'Neil moved to calm concerns, stating the season would continue as planned. He said the organisation remained funded through the current campaign and described ongoing speculation as typical for a privately backed venture.
In a message to staff, O'Neil reiterated that operations would proceed without disruption and framed the external scrutiny as part of the league's growth, encouraging confidence in its long-term direction.