Bryson No Longer Buys Into LIV’s Promises - LITE

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May 06, 2026 | Edition #255

 👋 Hey Golf fans,

Things are not well between LIV Golf and its players. The latest sign comes straight from Bryson DeChambeau. His colleague Jon Rahm, meanwhile, gave in to his erstwhile employer, and Rory McIlroy dropped an interesting comment. All about that, along with more stories, a poll, and a fun quiz for you today.

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LIV has delayed payments this season, and Bryson appears far from confident about receiving his payments.






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Rory hinted that the PGA Tour might be taking too strict a stance on returning LIV Golf pros. Now, tell us…

Do You Agree With Rory – Are PGA Tour Terms Too Harsh on LIV Returnees?

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Tuesday’s Result: It was a tie. 50% of you believed that Rickie Fowler has what it takes to win a major. The other 50% disagreed



Can You Guess This Pro?

Hint: Famous for his leather shoes, aviator sunglasses, ponytail, and nickname, "The Mechanic."

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Tuesday’s Game: Fiction. Rory McIlroy’s first major win was the 2011 U.S. Open, not the PGA Championship. Only 40.62% of you got it right.


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