Bryson DeChambeau is on a tear that’s impossible to ignore. The self-styled “Scientist of Golf” has won back-to-back LIV Golf events—Singapore and South Africa—establishing himself as the dominant force in the Saudi-backed league’s 2026 season and reigniting debate about where he’d rank if he were still competing on the PGA Tour.
DeChambeau’s form has been nothing short of spectacular, combining his trademark power off the tee with increasingly refined short game work that has made him nearly unstoppable when he’s on his game.
Singapore and South Africa: A Dominant Stretch
The winning run began at LIV Golf Singapore in mid-March, where DeChambeau’s four-round performance (LIV events expanded to 72 holes for 2026, up from the previous 54-hole format) was marked by aggressive play and clutch putting. He carried that momentum straight into LIV Golf South Africa the following week, where he was equally impressive over 72 holes.
Notably, the South Africa victory saw a team shakeup—DeChambeau’s Crushers GC claimed the team title, while Jon Rahm’s 4Aces GC, winners of the earlier Hong Kong event, couldn’t maintain their team dominance. The individual and team dynamics continue to provide compelling storylines throughout the LIV season.
The New 72-Hole Format
One of the major changes for the 2026 LIV Golf season is the expansion from 54 to 72 holes, aligning more closely with traditional professional golf tournament formats. The change, coupled with an increased field size of 57 players, has been widely praised by both players and fans for adding strategic depth and making results feel more definitive.
For DeChambeau, the longer format may actually be an advantage. His methodical, science-driven approach to the game tends to reward consistency over four rounds, and his recent results suggest he’s able to maintain peak performance across the additional day of competition.
LIV’s Shifting Roster
DeChambeau’s dominance comes at a time of significant roster turnover in LIV Golf. The 2026 season saw high-profile departures, with Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed both leaving to rejoin the PGA Tour. These exits initially raised questions about the competitive depth of the LIV field, but DeChambeau’s performances—along with strong showings from Jon Rahm and others—have demonstrated that the league retains significant star power.
The departure of Koepka and Reed does shift the balance of power within LIV, however, and DeChambeau appears to be seizing the opportunity to establish himself as the league’s undisputed top player.
The Bigger Question
DeChambeau’s hot streak inevitably raises the question that has hovered over LIV Golf since its inception: how would these results translate on the PGA Tour? With the golf world still navigating the complicated relationship between the two tours, DeChambeau’s form serves as a reminder of the caliber of player competing in the LIV ecosystem.
Regardless of where one stands on the Tour vs. LIV debate, there’s no denying that DeChambeau is playing some of the best golf of his career. His combination of power, precision, and an increasingly well-rounded game makes him a formidable competitor in any format, on any course, against any field.
