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Bryson DeChambeau and 18 others become free agents as LIV contracts rejected

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 5:49 PM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Bryson DeChambeau and 18 others become free agents as LIV contracts rejected

Summary

Bryson DeChambeau and 18 other golfers from LIV Golf have been officially declared free agents following a U.S. bankruptcy court ruling on October 14, 2026. The court rejected their contracts, allowing them to leave LIV or negotiate new deals for the upcoming LIV 2.0. Jon Rahm also reached a separation agreement, pending court approval, after deciding against participating in LIV 2.0. LIV Golf faces financial challenges as it seeks to reorganize, with BC Partners providing limited investment funds. A decision on the future of LIV Golf is expected by the end of October.

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Market Watch

•19 golfers, including Bryson DeChambeau, are now free agents.
•Jon Rahm has reached a separation agreement with LIV Golf.
•The court ruling comes amid LIV Golf's bankruptcy proceedings.
•LIV Golf's future direction may be decided by the end of October.
•BC Partners has only committed $4 million toward LIV's restructuring effort.

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5:49 PMYahoo Sports — Bryson DeChambeau among 19 new LIV free agents as Jon Rahm gets exit deal

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Bryson DeChambeau is officially a free agent via court ruling and Jon Rahm has a formal separation agreement with LIV Golf. Here are more details.
— Yahoo Sports

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