Bryson DeChambeau withdrew before the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City after experiencing wrist discomfort during Saturday’s round, ending a difficult week at Club de Golf Chapultepec. In a statement reported Sunday, DeChambeau said he chose not to continue in order to avoid making the injury worse and to give himself a chance to recover before LIV Golf Virginia.

The withdrawal came with DeChambeau sitting at 2-over for the tournament and 16 shots behind 54-hole leader Jon Rahm. After opening with back-to-back rounds of 71, he followed with a 73 in the third round, leaving him well outside contention going into Sunday.

For LIV Golf, the development was significant because DeChambeau remains one of the circuit’s most visible players and the captain of Crushers GC. His exit removed a major draw from the final round and added another setback to a week that already had a frustrated tone around his play. Coverage from the event noted that DeChambeau had struggled to build momentum and had shown visible irritation with the course conditions during earlier rounds.

That frustration had become one of the side stories of the tournament. Reports from Mexico City described DeChambeau reacting sharply to patchy lies and difficult areas around the greens, particularly during a sequence in which he questioned the state of the turf after an errant shot. Those moments reflected a player who never looked fully comfortable during the week, even before the wrist issue forced his withdrawal.

The timing also matters. DeChambeau had already endured a disappointing Masters week, and LIV Golf Mexico City was viewed as an opportunity to reset. Instead, the event ended with another early exit and fresh uncertainty over his short-term fitness. According to reports, he plans to undergo evaluation over the next few days and is hoping to be ready for LIV Golf Virginia, the league’s next scheduled stop.

More broadly, DeChambeau’s withdrawal arrived during a week when LIV Golf itself was attracting attention for off-course reasons. Reuters reported that chief executive Scott O’Neil said the league has financing in place to complete the 2026 season, pushing back against speculation about instability. Even so, the Mexico City event became another reminder that LIV’s headline appeal still depends heavily on the availability and performance of its biggest stars.

For now, the immediate focus is simple: the condition of DeChambeau’s wrist. If the injury proves minor, this may be remembered as a precautionary withdrawal in a bad week. If not, it could become a more serious interruption at a time when both DeChambeau and LIV Golf need momentum.