OAKMONT, Pa. — Look, say what you will about Bryson DeChambeau, the man makes professional golf more interesting just by his existence. He pinballs his way through tournaments, often ending up on top of the leaderboard but always, always giving us something to discuss. He’s the finest content creator in the game, intentionally or not.

Bryson DeChambeau has been a fixture on leaderboards at major championships but had a less-than-ideal start to his U.S. Open title defense at Oakmont Country Club on Thursday where thick rough and slick greens took their toll.

The 31-year-old, speaking to the media before his appearance at the US Open, emphasized the connection between golfers and the crowd, giving Tiger Woods as a great example of that.

Bryson DeChambeau revealed Tuesday that his current contract with LIV Golf—which he signed in 2022 and was reportedly worth over $100 million—expires in 2026, but he expects to come to a new agreement later this year.

Under contract with LIV Golf, DeChambeau is one of the many top stars in the sport the fan-base at large rarely sees, as the majority of the viewing audience at home only gets to see Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson and Co. when they cross paths with the PGA Tour pros at majors.

Bryson DeChambeau gave the first official confirmation of his deal length, verifying Tuesday that his LIV contract runs through the 2026 season. Speaking before the U.S. Open as he attempts to defend his win last year, DeChambeau seemed to brush off indications he’s rushing to return to the PGA Tour.

Bryson DeChambeau returns to the 2025 U.S. Open as the defending champion and golf’s YouTube king, at least among the pro ranks.

On Tuesday at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont, Bryson DeChambeau gave one young U.S. Open fan a lifelong memory with a challenge — and a gift.