PGA Tour Suspends Wesley Bryan for Participating in LIV-Backed YouTube Event
Wesley Bryan, a former PGA Tour winner and golf content creator, has been suspended by the PGA Tour after participating in a LIV Golf-backed event earlier this month. The event, called “The Duels: Miami”, featured a mix of LIV players and YouTube golf creators and was streamed on influencer Grant Horvat’s YouTube channel.
The suspension, first reported by the golf site Monday Q, caught Bryan by surprise. He told the outlet he does not know how long the ban will last. However, he plans to appeal through the PGA Tour’s formal process.
Why Was Wesley Bryan Suspended?
Although Bryan no longer holds full PGA Tour status, he had been active this season, making three starts in 2025, including a T-25 finish at the Farmers Insurance Open. His recent participation in The Duels — a nine-hole scramble with a $250,000 purse — involved LIV players like Sergio Garcia, who teamed with George Bryan (Wesley’s brother) to win the event.
Despite being informed through a third party that PGA Tour-affiliated players might face consequences for joining the event, only Wesley Bryan was suspended, reportedly the day after the video aired.
Bryan’s Response
Bryan, 35, expressed no regret about playing in the LIV-backed event.
“That video is one of the most powerful videos in YouTube golf,” he told Monday Q. “We are going to continue to support Grant and grow the game through YouTube.”
While suspended, Bryan is still attending the Corales Puntacana Championship in the Dominican Republic. It’s the same event where he finished runner-up in 2024, though he is not competing this year.
A Career Spanning Both Tours and YouTube
Bryan has built a following both on the course and online. Alongside his brother, he co-runs a popular YouTube channel featuring trick shots and behind-the-scenes golf content. In 2023 and 2024, he also participated in PGA Tour-backed influencer events.
With one PGA Tour victory (2017 RBC Heritage) and over $5.2 million in career earnings, Bryan has made 68 cuts in 134 starts, including five top-five finishes.
He remains grateful for the opportunities the PGA Tour has given him:
“I don’t want this to be the end of my professional golf career,” he said.
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