Following His $125 Million Jump to LIV Golf, Is Bryson DeChambeau Still Eligible to Play at the Masters?

Golf’s first major championship, the Masters, is approaching quickly, and with it, many questions have arisen. One of the most pressing queries that the fans have is about the field of the event. And rightly so; after all, there have been many questions raised about LIV golfers taking the field. Fans have been wondering about their favorite LIV Golf players being eligible to compete at the majors, and of course, Bryson DeChambeau is among those big names. Find out with us whether the one-time major winner can take the field at Augusta next month, having defected over to the other side last year.

Bryson DeChambeau and his chances of playing at Augusta

Last summer, the 2020 US Open champion joined several other PGA Tour stars and jumped ship. Signing a $125 million contract, the golf pro joined LIV Golf and thereafter suffered the consequences of his actions. Similar to all the other defectors, DeChambeau too was indefinitely banned from the field of PGA Tour events.

As time moved on, the big question that arose in the minds of many was whether these defectors would be banned from competing in the major championships as well. That question was swiftly answered in December last year when Augusta National declared that all eligible players would be receiving invites regardless of which tour they played on.

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So, is DeChambeau eligible to play at Augusta? Simply put, he is. And not just for 2023 but right up until 2025. In 2020, along with the US Open, the scientist also won himself a five-year honorary invitation to Augusta. Hence, for the next three editions, he will be eligible to play at the Masters as per the current criteria. In December last year he even received an invitation to compete for the green jacket.

What are DeChambeau’s chances of winning the Masters?

The long driver is certainly eligible to compete for the green jacket next month, but does he have a shot at winning it? DeChambeau’s performances of late have not been questionable when compared to his form three years ago. He tied for 23rd at LIV’s second-season inaugural event and was placed 44th at its second event in Tucson. But that being said, he is still considered a top player!

The American golf star has had some good days too. His team, the Crushers GC, won 2023 LIV Golf’s inaugural team event. And despite his recent unsatisfying performances fans have seen glimpses of excellence. But of course, he’s up against the best of the best, so it certainly will be no cakewalk.

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Do you think he has a good chance of winning the year’s first major championship? Let us know in the comments below.