Gary Williams isn't buying Bryson DeChambeau's latest career pivot—at least not entirely. On the latest episode of the Subpar podcast, the Golf Channel analyst weighed in on the future of LIV Golf, the league's marquee players, and DeChambeau's surprising "YouTube-first" backup plan.
With the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund set to pull its financial backing after the 2026 season, uncertainty swirls around the breakaway league and its stars. Jon Rahm recently told reporters at LIV Virginia that he doesn't "see a way out" of his multiyear contract. But for DeChambeau, whose deal ends after 2026, the calculus is different.
The two-time U.S. Open champion has floated the idea of focusing on his booming YouTube channel while playing only in tournaments that "want him"—including, presumably, the four majors. He's also confirmed that his team has spoken with the PGA Tour, though he wouldn't share details, adding that it's ultimately up to Tour members to decide if he's welcome back.
Williams, however, isn't convinced DeChambeau will actually step away from competitive golf.
"No, not in full," Williams told hosts Colt Knost and Drew Stoltz. "He's being him. He's also the guy who, when he was ascending, got maniacal about long drives and started participating in long drive contests. People were saying that would be debilitating to his scoring. No, he will not do that."
Williams called it "disappointing" that DeChambeau would even hint at prioritizing content creation over professional competition—especially now, during what should be the prime of his major championship window.
"It's funny that he's suggesting [focusing on YouTube]," Williams added. "If he does do that, it's disappointing in this respect—I give him immense respect: he has figured out Augusta National to a degree where he had almost no idea how to solve that Rubik's Cube. He contends in almost every major. He is always a threat."
For now, golf fans will have to wait and see whether DeChambeau's YouTube channel becomes his new home—or just another chapter in his ever-evolving career.