DeChambeau confirms Nedbank appearance after LIV wind-down announcement

Bryson DeChambeau has confirmed he will play in Gary Player's Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa in December, outlining an immediate playing commitment after LIV Golf announced its intention to wind down. BBC Sport reported the appearance in its coverage of his first public statement since the league's announcement.

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The two-time US Open champion used an Instagram post to defend his decision to join LIV four years ago while acknowledging that some of his past comments had been unhelpful. He said he remained grateful for the experience and would approach his next steps with respect for those who had helped build the sport.

DeChambeau also maintained his support for team golf, the format he played as captain of the Crushers. His statement did not set out a longer-term playing programme beyond the Nedbank event. He said the team concept could take a different form in future, but continued to regard it as a way to expand golf's audience.

The announcement follows the failure of efforts to finance a revamped league known as LIV 2.0. In a separate report on the bankruptcy proceedings, BBC Sport said BC Partners' credit division withdrew its support because it was dissatisfied primarily with the group of players committed to the proposal. LIV's lawyer, Matt Williams, told the court that the combination of financial backing and player participation had fallen short of what was needed within the available time.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund had withdrawn its backing in April, and LIV filed for bankruptcy protection in September. Its 2026 season finished early, with an August event in Indianapolis becoming the final tournament. Organisers had nonetheless announced a proposed 2027 schedule while seeking replacement investors, including a March tournament in Adelaide.

The wind-down remains a process rather than a completed closure. Williams said the decision could be reconsidered if circumstances changed, while LIV remained open to alternatives. BBC Sport reported that a disclosure statement and wind-down plan were due by November 9, with PIF's lawyer describing an aim of completing an orderly wind-down by year-end.