Bryson DeChambeau suddenly has options, and LIV Golf desperately needs him to choose the one that keeps its struggling operation alive.

The two-time U.S. Open champion is among 19 golfers whose existing LIV Golf contracts were rejected Wednesday as part of the league’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. The decision clears the way for DeChambeau and several other prominent players to explore opportunities elsewhere or negotiate new agreements with a proposed revamped circuit known as LIV Golf 2.0.

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Dustin Johnson, Talor Gooch, Anthony Kim, Bubba Watson, Lee Westwood and Peter Uihlein are among the recognizable names affected by the restructuring.

But DeChambeau is unquestionably the biggest prize still potentially available to LIV.

The 2020 and 2024 U.S. Open champion has become one of professional golf’s most recognizable personalities, building a massive following through his tournament performances and popular YouTube content.

Losing him could be devastating for a league already watching its biggest attractions head for the exits.

Jon Rahm has formally separated from LIV Golf after rejecting the proposed financial structure for 2027. The former Masters champion agreed to surrender his remaining contractual claims against the bankrupt organization in exchange for severing his relationship with the league.

Rahm also regained control of the Legion XIII team’s intellectual property and trademarks, although restrictions prevent him from using that branding in competing golf leagues, including TGL.

David Puig, Adrian Meronk and Abraham Ancer have also ruled out participating in LIV’s proposed relaunch.

Meanwhile, the clock is ticking.

Investment firm BC Partners has proposed providing up to $300 million in financing to rebuild LIV Golf, but the arrangement depends on securing enough player commitments to establish a viable league.

The current commitment deadline is Oct. 25, although BC Partners can extend it.

DeChambeau hasn’t publicly committed to either returning or departing. His mysterious social media message following the 2026 season finale — “It was a good run” — only intensified speculation about his future.

There’s another complication. The DP World Tour has tightened its membership restrictions for players considering LIV Golf in 2027, potentially forcing competitors to make difficult decisions about their international playing opportunities.

For DeChambeau, the decision ultimately comes down to where he sees his professional future.

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For LIV Golf, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

A league once capable of attracting golf’s biggest stars with enormous guaranteed contracts is now fighting to convince those same players to stay.

And the golfer holding perhaps the strongest negotiating position isn’t saying a word.