Bryson DeChambeau has announced his withdrawal from the final round of the LIV Golf Mexico City event, citing discomfort in his wrist as the primary reason. The two-time U.S. Open champion was not in a strong position, having finished three rounds at 2 over par, leaving him 16 strokes behind the leader, Jon Rahm.
In a statement shared on social media, DeChambeau said, "I experienced some discomfort in my wrist during yesterday's round and have decided to withdraw from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City to prevent further injury. Now how I wanted this week to go, but wishing the Crushers a strong finish. I'm going to take a few days to get evaluated and hope to be ready for LIV Golf Virginia."
DeChambeau's decision follows a week filled with controversy surrounding course conditions at Club de Golf Chapultepec. He expressed his frustration with the state of the course after the first round, with his remarks gaining traction on social media. During the tournament, he was quoted stating, "You got destroyed grass… oh this is rough. Guys this is what we’re playing on apparently!"
The LIV Golf tour now looks ahead to its next event scheduled from May 7-10 at Trump National DC in Sterling, Virginia. This will be the league's first tournament on U.S. soil in 2026 and serves as an essential preparation for players gearing up for the PGA Championship.
As he takes time off to recover, DeChambeau will likely focus on preparation for the upcoming major, where he has a history of strong performances. He has earned four top-five finishes in his last five appearances at the PGA Championship, including back-to-back second-place finishes against Xander Schauffele at Valhalla and Scottie Scheffler at Quail Hollow.
Golf fans will be looking forward to DeChambeau's return to action at LIV Golf Virginia, marking an important phase in his season. With hopes for a swift recovery, he plans to tune his game as the golf world braces for the excitement of the PGA Championship just around the corner.
