“I’m very excited about the future of LIV Golf.” That’s what Bryson DeChambeau had to say when asked about rumors surrounding his potential return to the PGA Tour. He made the comments at a press conference ahead of LIV Golf Hong Kong, and it’s clear he’s committed to making LIV work. But rumors persist, and they’re not just about Bryson DeChambeau.

A LOT has been going on since Fred Couples openly called Brooks Koepka to return to the PGA Tour. It hasn’t sat well with Phil Mickelson, but first, let’s look into what Bryson had to say. His statement was an attempt to quiet speculation about his commitment to LIV, and he doubled down on that commitment when asked point-blank if he wanted to set the record straight.

On YouTube, the host of Golf Channel’s Focus On confirmed that, “On the record, he’s (DeChambeau) excited about his future with LIV… it’s going to grow at an exponential rate.” This statement comes as no surprise, given DeChambeau’s affiliation with LIV. And let’s be real, DeChambeau’s reps must know that he has significant leverage right now. As the reigning US Open Champion, he’s arguably the most popular player in the world of golf, and his influence is substantial.

The panel noted that he, along with Brooks Koepka and Jon Rahm, are the players who could potentially reintegrate back into the PGA Tour. As one panelist pointed out, “Bryson… is maybe the clear number one in that respect and if he defects back to the PGA Tour, if he’s unable to come to some sort of term with LIV on his next contract, I mean it’s hard to imagine LIV surviving his defection.” Another host noted, “Bryson, Brooks… those guys all of a sudden have a lot of sway and are very influential in sort of what the future of this deal could look like.”

And well, it’s clear that Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka have become the heavy hitters when it comes to shaping the future of LIV Golf. They’ve got major influence and negotiating power, and their decisions are likely to have a big impact. And while everyone’s been speculating about Bryson DeChambeau‘s future, Brooks Koepka may be eyeing a potential return to the PGA Tour.

As Bryson DeChambeau’s LIV Rumors Swirl, Fred Couples Drops a Koepka Bombshell

Golf legend Fred Couples dropped a bombshell on KJR 93.3 FM radio, revealing that Brooks Koepka has expressed his desire to play on the PGA Tour again. “I talk to Brooks Koepka all the time… he wants to come back,” Couples said. “I will say that I believe he really wants to come back and play the Tour.” While Couples didn’t clarify whether Koepka plans to leave LIV Golf entirely or play select PGA Tour events, the news has sparked speculation about Koepka’s future.

It’s worth noting that Couples has been vocal about his disdain for LIV Golf, even going as far as to mock Jon Rahm‘s reported $400 million deal. “$100 million doesn’t get it. $200 million doesn’t get it. $300 million doesn’t get it. But for $400 million? It’s a great product and it’s a great show… my ass,” Couples said on his Sirius XM radio show. Despite his criticism, Couples’s comments about Koepka’s desire to return to the PGA Tour have added fuel to the rumors surrounding Koepka’s future. Phil Mickelson, in a deleted post, wasn’t shy about calling out Couples’ comment on Koepka’s return, tweeting, “If it’s not true he damaged a relationship which he cares about. If it is true he took away Brook’s control of the timeline and narrative. Either way, this is a low-class jerk move by Fred.”

For now, Koepka will continue to compete in LIV Golf events, including the upcoming tournament in Hong Kong. What do you think will happen? Will Koepka really change parties again? Let us know in the comment section below!