Dean Burmester joins Bryson DeChambaeu in support for LIV vision

LIV has been thrust into the spotlight amid swirling rumours that the PIF could pull out amid growing financial losses that have reportedly totalled more than $5 billion (approx R82.9 billion) over the course of its first five years.

This storm has naturally led to doubts over marquee players Jon Rahm and DeChambaeu's futures, but the latter came out to reaffirm his own support of the LIV vision and vowed to stick with the league to help it grow – and Burmester is on board too.

"Regarding what the future looks like, look, it's difficult to see from a player's perspective. I think it's above our pay grade, I mean we chase a little white ball around and try and do our best on TV, but it's exciting to know that DeChambaeu is behind the league. 

"I've had multiple conversations with some of the big players when we were in Mexico and all the guys are optimistic about making this work because we see the impact we can make around the world."

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With no definitive comments from the PIF thus far, rumours continue to swirl on what the future might hold for LIV and its subsidiaries, but Burmester remains optimistic of a potential new funding model.

"It's an interesting time in the world of golf, I think as players we are all susceptible to social media and things like that. There's not a lot of evidence that was backed up in a lot of those comments, but at the end of the day LIV golf went forward and we had a great week in Mexico. Us as the Southern Guards, we got another podium finish back-to-back."

Reflecting on how everything came about on the eve of LIV Golf Mexico City a fortnight ago, the 36-year-old admitted the players were all taken aback, but swift reaction and transparency from CEO Scott O'Neil put everyone at ease.

Next up on the tour is LIV Golf Virginia in Washington DC, with the US market remaining its most vocal critic. Burmester has accepted the local bias but remains defiant over the impact and potential for growth of the league.

"From a player perspective I think America is very biased in the media towards no disruption basically let's call it that. This is my fourth season so it's not new to some of us.

"The last time we went to Virginia it was actually pretty good and we had decent crowds and it wasn't too bad. There is a bit of a cult following between certain areas in the United States, so hopefully we get a decent turnout at the event."