Bryson DeChambeau Told YouTube Golf Could Hurt His Chances of Winning More Majors

Bryson DeChambeau faces a major decision over his golf future after LIV Golf's shutdown.© NDTV GALLERY

Bryson DeChambeau may have to return to the PGA Tour or DP World Tour if he wants to keep winning major championships. That is the view of former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley, who believes the American cannot reach the highest level by playing only YouTube golf and team events. DeChambeau's future is uncertain after LIV Golf began winding down its operations, leaving its players to consider their next moves. The two-time US Open champion has not confirmed his plans for 2027. He can apply for DP World Tour membership, but must make his decision by November 15. The PGA Tour, meanwhile, has no immediate route open for his return.

Paul McGinley Warns Bryson DeChambeau About YouTube Golf

McGinley shared his view on the Sky Sports Golf podcast, saying DeChambeau would lose touch with the level of competition needed to win majors if he stayed away from traditional tours.

"You never know with Bryson, but I can see it. It would be a dumb move, to go from playing YouTube golf to trying to compete in majors.

"The longer Bryson stays away and off traditional platforms, the less chance he has of winning major championships going forward, because you cut your teeth in week-to-week PGA Tour and DP World Tour events before you elevate into these major championships.

"If you're cutting your teeth playing fun golf and LIV golf, it's a massive step up to then try and compete at the very top against the best players in the world - it's just not going to happen."

DeChambeau won the 2024 US Open while playing for LIV Golf and recorded three top-10 finishes in majors the following year. However, he missed the cut in each of the first three majors in 2026.

McGinley believes a return to regular tour events could help him compete with the best again. "If he comes back and plays the DP World Tour or the PGA Tour in the years to come, I think he could become a factor again winning majors, but not from LIV 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and not even from YouTube golf."

DP World Tour Return Comes With A Deadline

DeChambeau is eligible to seek DP World Tour membership for the 2027 season because he is a recent major winner. He has until November 15 to confirm whether he intends to join.

McGinley also pointed out that the Tour must consider players who stayed loyal while LIV golfers were away. He said chief executive Guy Kinnings faces a difficult task in balancing the return of big names with opportunities for existing members and young players coming through the HotelPlanner Tour and Q-School.

DeChambeau has previously said he would focus on YouTube golf and play tournaments that wanted him if LIV did not survive. On Sunday, he said he "still believes in team golf" and would approach the next stage of his career "with humility and respect."

LIV's future is not completely settled, either. McGinley said rumours of a possible LIV 3.0 meant he was not ready to rule out another version of the league.