Bryson DeChambeau, a key figure in the LIV Golf 2.0 era. [Photo = LIV Golf]
Bryson DeChambeau, a key figure in the LIV Golf 2.0 era. [Photo = LIV Golf]

About 15 players have tentatively agreed to stay with or join the LIV Golf 2.0 project as the tour pursues financial restructuring and new investment.

The Financial Times and Golfweek reported Monday that LIV Golf had secured provisional commitments from roughly 15 players ahead of the launch of its restructured LIV Golf 2.0 format.

The reports are closely tied to a $300 million investment from British private equity fund BC Partners, the new financial backer of LIV Golf 2.0. BC Partners has maintained that a roster of at least 30 to 40 players is essential for the revamped league to get off the ground.

The 15 commitments offer a lifeline to a league that had been losing momentum. Players publicly known to have expressed intent to remain or compete under LIV Golf 2.0 — or considered likely to honor their contracts — include Richard Bland of England, Cameron Tringale and Brandon Steel of the United States, and Ben Campbell of New Zealand.

Dustin Johnson of the United States, captain of 4 Aces GC, is in negotiations over more than $100 million in remaining contract fees and exit settlement terms, placing him at the center of the league's restructuring. Bryson DeChambeau is also in final discussions about joining LIV Golf 2.0, having worked behind the scenes to help launch the new venture.

Thomas Pieters of Belgium, Paul Casey of England, Anirban Lahiri of India and Peter Uihlein of the United States are also mentioned as candidates for the LIV Golf 2.0 roster.

Despite the 15 commitments, the outlook for LIV Golf 2.0 remains uncertain. Jon Rahm of Spain, the league's marquee name, officially announced his departure after declaring the terms of a new contract "unacceptable." Tyrrell Hatton of England, Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa, Ian Poulter of England, Abraham Ancer of Mexico and David Puig of Spain have also announced their exits.


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