“If they lose either of those two guys (Bryson or Brooks), it’s over,” Alan Shipnuck predicts the worrisome future for LIV Golf. Well, growth in the PIF League has been off the charts this off-season!. They have finalized a deal with Fox Sports and even ITV. Speaking of contracts, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka cashed in big when they jumped ship in 2022, signing 3-year deals worth over $100 million each.

However, the first event, which had high expectations for the league after getting a new broadcaster, could only get 12,000 viewers on average in the first round. Even Eugenio Chacarra, who was relieved after his 2-year contract, had voiced opinions. The ideal start of 2025 seemed to move towards the end, with players commenting on the league and viewership falling despite the splurges.

Recently, Alan Shipnuck was featured at the @DanOnGolfShow where he pointed out that it’s time-up for LIV if players like Bryson DeChambeau and Koepka leave. NUCLR Golf shared the post that shared the brief conversation on X, which left the golf world with a lot of questions unanswered.

But guess what, Shipnuck joined in the thread. It starts with a response from @ProGolfCritic who shared how players are unhappy and wish to join the PGA Tour. That’s when Shipnuck wrote, “Chacarra’s unfiltered comments were just a little taste.”

Further, Jay (ProGolfCritic) asked if there is a full context to what he is trying to imply for the league. Now, with that comes the moment of truth. As per Shipnuck, that has left a genuine worry for the fans and possibly the league. He wrote, “You know what leads to selective quotes? Having to sign a highly punitive non-disparagement clause. LIV players have been gagged from talking honestly about the League and the PIF’s management of it.” So, here’s how the thread unfolds-

This year, only the 24-year-old was not retained, but as per Shipnuck, the coming off-season will have many and will lead to the outbreak of the reality that hides behind. This could be the reality as Eugenio Chacarra, after leaving the league, has both praised and disclosed the flaws of the PIF League. Let’s look closer.

Eugenio Chacarra planned long before LIV players’ exit chatter

Chacarra joined the league when he was world no.2 amateur, but after his contract expired, he was forced to express his frustration. During the interview with Flushing It Golf, he shared, “On LIV, nothing changes, there is only money. It doesn’t matter if you finish 30th or first, only money.” With the 54 players roster, unlike the PGA Tour, there is no cut in LIV Golf and every golfer is guaranteed a purse increase. He further said, “When I joined LIV, they promised OWGR and majors. But it didn’t happen. I trusted them. I was the first young guy, then the others came after I made the decision.”

The approval for OWGR is still not in sight anytime soon, but what has changed is the gratitude-filled statement of the ex-LIV golfer for the league. Chacarra, after the harsh statements, showed a different side as he played his first event at the International Series India. He voiced out for the league and thanked the league.

He said, “So, like I always said, I am very, very, very thankful for LIV. I am a LIV Golf fan. I’m going to keep watching LIV and I’m going to keep supporting the Fireballs.” Chacarra even continued to thank Sergio Garcia, captain of Fireballs GC. But the frustration-filled statement earlier and gratitude at the next appearance dug a hole of questions from fans.

Even with what Alan Shipnuck has shared, if it turns out to be the reality, the league is in trouble. What are your thoughts on it? Share with us in the comments below.