Bryson DeChambeau Enters Golf Course Design Amid LIV Uncertainty
Following the collapse of LIV Golf, questions have arisen regarding the future direction of Bryson DeChambeau’s professional career.
Pending confirmation on whether he will accept an invitation to join the DP World Tour or pursue an alternative path, he has unveiled an unforeseen new business venture.
The two-time US Open champion issued a statement via his Instagram Stories confirming his transition into golf course architecture, with his inaugural project located in Clovis, California, his hometown.
DeChambeau wrote: “For those of us who grew up here – including myself, attending Clovis East High School – there is a deep responsibility to give back to the region that provided us with so much.
“Recognizing the profound opportunity to help energize this area, we knew it was time to invest in a project that truly serves the community.
“To fulfill that vision, we are proud to introduce ‘The Orchard’.”
DeChambeau then outlined plans for the development, including “a championship 18-hole golf course, a world-class practice facility, a master planned community, an on-site farmers market, and numerous other community amenities designed to provide unprecedented access for kids and schools in the area.”
The 33-year-old noted that the development will be “the first of many fully procured DeChambeau Designs.”
He further verified that the site for the course, McFarlane Ranch, has already been purchased.
DeChambeau revealed the project has been in the works for four years, writing: “We anticipate approval within 18 months, with some amenities such as a driving range coming sooner.
“This process has been ongoing since 2022 and your continued support will only help this project come to fruition faster for the community.”
This is not the first time DeChambeau has been involved in the development of a golf facility. In 2023, he was identified as a member of the ownership group for UnderPar Life, a proposed competitor to Topgolf, which planned a premium facility at Hawks Creek Golf Course in Texas.
DeChambeau previously served as the captain of Crushers GC(Image credit: Getty Images)
As his ambitions in golf course design begin to materialize, ambiguity persists regarding the next stage of his playing career.
The former Crushers GC captain was anticipated to lead LIV Golf 2.0, but with that initiative no longer proceeding, his competitive destination in 2027 remains uncertain.
Earlier this month, he addressed the collapse of LIV Golf, issuing a social media statement that reflected on his tenure with the circuit.
He also announced his participation in December’s Nedbank Golf Challenge on the DP World Tour, adding: “Beyond that, I’ll go about whatever is next the right way.”
