Bryson DeChambeau speaks out after PGA Tour blocks him from Procore Championship

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Bryson DeChambeau is back in the headlines as the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black draws closer.

He is currently stateside, playing in LIV Indianapolis. But it is not just his performance that has people talking.

The main discussion around DeChambeau right now is the PGA Tour’s continued stance on his ban.

Keegan Bradley, meanwhile, plans to bring all his players together at the upcoming Procore Championship to build team unity ahead of the Ryder Cup.

But with DeChambeau still part of LIV Golf and those players still barred from PGA Tour events, there are no signs of that policy changing anytime soon.

DeChambeau has not stayed quiet about it either. Here is what he had to say.

Bryson DeChambeau addresses PGA Tour stance

After posting a four-under opening round in Indianapolis, Bryson DeChambeau was asked about the PGA Tour’s recent decision regarding the Procore Championship.

DeChambeau made it clear that LIV is not standing in his way, but the final call is not his to make.

“That’s up to the Tour and their decision to make,” DeChambeau told Sports Illustrated.

“It’s on them if they don’t let us become together as a team and play. That just shows you…yeah, I’m not gonna say that.

“Yeah, it’s a scenario that’s unfortunate, and I wish it was different, but LIV is willing to let me play.”

LIV has shown no objection to DeChambeau playing in Procore, even with merger talks between LIV and the PGA seemingly going nowhere.

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Golf’s ongoing divide exposes the sport’s underlying issues

While you could make the case that the PGA Tour is justified in holding its ground, this situation only highlights how far things have spiralled.

The split in golf has left Team USA head coach Keegan Bradley trying to get his players together for team unity, but one of his main guys is not even allowed to show up.

For Team USA, it is a mess they did not need heading into the Ryder Cup.

The PGA Tour remains firm on their decision, avoiding setting precedents, and this is understandable.

But in a Ryder Cup year, with questions already swirling around Bradley’s role as player-coach, what they really need is a bit of stability. Instead, this decision just pushes DeChambeau further out and slows down any progress they’re trying to make.