With the final round of the ultimate showdown at the $50m Miami fast approaching, the top four teams of the event have been selected. The captains of the teams spoke at a press conference lately, where except the Joaquin Niemann, all the other three were present. 

Bryson DeChambeau was on the list, as his team, the Crushers, won the semi-final round against the Cleeks. The conversation revolved around the mindset going into the D-day. A discussion on the prize money also happened. 

Bryson DeChambeau discusses the massive purse for the event

Dustin Johnson, from 4Aces GC, Bubba Watson from the RangeGoats, and Bryson DeChambeau attended the conference. Joaquin Niemann (Torque GC) was apparently running late, so he couldn’t make it. 

The questions covered the vibe check prior to the final showdown and eventually arrived at the prize money. The conversation concluded with a response from DeChambeau on the same. He spoke about what the money meant for the team, with an off-season period ahead of them.

The Scientist iterated that the Crushers have done well through the season. “We’ve all done well this year. But I think having that capital can allow us to do things a little differently.

“For my team, I know it’s probably not going to change. So that actually gives us more flexibility in knowing what we all want to do for next year.” He also stated that this would offer a cushion “for being comfortable with where all the finances are.”

The prize money for the first position is reportedly 14 million dollars. The team finishing second would receive 8 million, and the third and fourth teams would receive 6 and 4 million dollars, respectively.  

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The capital could be crucial for the teams, as the future of LIV golf looks ambiguous, with several factors influencing the direction it might take. 

What lies ahead for LIV Golf?

On the one hand, LIV and PGA Tour have signed a merger, which laid out its basic terms a few months earlier. However, the merger has the potential to be scraped off. And further updates on the merger’s future have not surfaced despite the current season nearing its end. 

Speaking on the future of LIV Golf, Ian Poulter shared his conversation with Yasir-Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Saudi PIF (Public Investment Fund). 

The essence of what he said was that LIV golf will continue to exist for years to come. The Monarch of Saudi Arabia, King Salman, apparently loves the concept of LIV and the progress it’s making. 

Perhaps the conclusion of the current season, with the final round of the Miami event, will present the fans with some clarity on the future of the merger and LIV golf.

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