PGA Tour player Wesley Bryan has been suspended indefinitely by the PGA Tour for competing in a LIV-backed event called "The Duels: Miami." The YouTube match, associated with LIV Golf and shot during the Miami LIV event, led to Bryan's suspension. Despite his popularity and previous successes on the Tour, including winning the 2017 RBC Heritage, Bryan's participation in the event violated Tour rules, resulting in his probation being escalated to a suspension.
The event, which featured a nine-hole scramble with a $250,000 purse and garnered nearly two million views on YouTube, prompted disciplinary action from the PGA Tour. While threats of exclusion were reportedly withdrawn for other participants, Bryan faced the consequence of suspension. Bryan, who has had a successful career on the Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA Tour, expressed gratitude for the opportunities in professional golf but stood by his decision to participate in the LIV Golf event despite the repercussions it had on his Tour status. His future on the Tour remains uncertain as he navigates the suspension and potential next steps in his professional golf career.