Bryson DeChambeau is wanting to build a new 18-hole course in his hometown of Clovis, California, just as the DP World Tour prepares to announce its 2027 membership list. The two-time major champion revealed the project on Friday, shifting attention away from his playing schedule for next season. A DP World Tour spokesperson told GolfMagic that an official update on all 2027 memberships will come on Tuesday, November 17, after the application deadline passed on Sunday night.
The timing creates a distinct fork in the road for the American star. While Rory McIlroy secured his eighth Race to Dubai title and Tyrrell Hatton won the season finale in Dubai, DeChambeau is focusing on a different legacy. He announced “The Orchard,” a master-planned community featuring a championship course and practice facilities right across the street from Clovis East High School.
A Return to Roots
This project marks a deliberate move to give back to the area that supported his early career. DeChambeau attended Clovis East High School and chose the land across the street for this development. He said there is a “deep responsibility to give back to the region that provided us with so much.” The plan includes amenities like a farmers market to ensure “unprecedented access” for local kids and schools.
Getting the project approved involves navigating strict state rules. DeChambeau noted that “The development regulations in California are complex but the City of Clovis and Fresno County has been, and will continue to work hand in hand to bring this important project to the region.” He expects approval within 18 months, with a driving range potentially opening sooner. This venture adds to his growing list of off-course hobbies, including a popular YouTube channel.
The Membership Clock Ticks
While DeChambeau builds his design business, the golf world waits to see where he will play in 2027. The DP World Tour confirmed to GolfMagic that they are finalizing membership status for former LIV Golf stars. The tour offered DeChambeau an exclusive route following his 2024 U.S. Open win, but he has not yet committed.
Other former LIV players are making their moves. Golf Channel Latin America reported that Joaquin Niemann agreed to play 15 to 20 DP World Tour events in 2027 via sponsor invitations. Next season, Australian Lucas Herbert also signed an agreement to compete in 15 events. In December, DeChambeau intends to compete in the DP World Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa.
The American has not fully mapped out his path beyond that South Africa event. “Beyond that,” he wrote a week ago, “I’ll go about whatever is next the right way.”
