Bryson DeChambeau missed the cut at the US Open on Long Island, continuing a troubling pattern in his major championship performances this season. The 30-year-old American, once seen as one of golf’s most promising talents, has struggled to regain form amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding his career and affiliation with the LIV Golf Invitational Series.

DeChambeau opened the tournament with a promising round of 70, but his second round unraveled with two double-bogeys stemming from costly three-putts on the third and fourth holes. He finished the day with a 75, narrowly missing the cut by one stroke. After quietly leaving the course, he signed autographs for young fans but declined to comment to the media, mirroring his silence following the PGA Championship last month.

The latest setback completes a troubling prospect for DeChambeau: If he misses the cut at The Open Championship next month, he will have failed to advance to the weekend in all four major tournaments this year — a scenario skeptics have dubbed the "Bryson Slam."

Beyond his struggles on the course, DeChambeau’s future remains a focal point of intrigue within the golf world due to his current contract with LIV Golf, which expires at the end of the season. LIV officials have indicated that DeChambeau is vital to the league’s survival, with senior figures suggesting that securing him would be a decisive factor in the ongoing competition between LIV and the PGA Tour. One source described the potential reacquisition of DeChambeau by the PGA Tour as a "kill shot" that could effectively undermine LIV’s viability.

However, retaining DeChambeau has proven difficult amid financial and strategic challenges. LIV is reportedly unable to match the nine-figure signing bonuses it once offered, and discussions have included proposals to provide DeChambeau with equity stakes in the league to compensate for the reduced upfront financial incentives. Yet, DeChambeau appears cautious about accepting such arrangements, aware that equity in a struggling enterprise differs significantly from guaranteed earnings.

Simultaneously, attempts to rejoin the PGA Tour have stalled. Earlier conversations between DeChambeau and the Tour reportedly failed to yield conditions he found acceptable, with mixed reactions from current members about the prospect of his return. This impasse leaves DeChambeau in a difficult position both professionally and competitively.

On the course, his form has declined markedly. Industry observers, including Tiger Woods’s former coach Hank Haney, have criticized the state of DeChambeau’s swing and expressed bafflement at his reluctance to address its flaws. The combination of technical issues and off-course uncertainties has hindered his ability to capitalize on his prime competitive years.

DeChambeau’s current predicament reflects broader tensions within professional golf, as players and organizations navigate a shifting landscape marked by new leagues and evolving loyalties. For now, the future of both the player and the LIV Golf Invitational Series remains unsettled, with the next major championship poised to offer further clarity on DeChambeau’s path forward.