Wesley Bryan has been suspended by the PGA Tour after participating in a LIV Golf-affiliated event two weeks ago. While the Tour has not publicly addressed the suspension, Bryan confirmed the news to the website Monday Q, which first reported it.
He said he’s uncertain about the duration of the suspension but plans to go through the Tour’s appeals process.
The 35-year-old golfer is currently in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, attending the Corales Puntacana Championship—an event where he finished runner-up last year—but he is not competing. The tournament is held the same week as the RBC Heritage, which Bryan won in 2017, marking his only PGA Tour victory to date.
Bryan no longer holds full PGA Tour status. In 2025, he has played in three events, most recently in March. He missed the cut in two of them, with his best finish being a tie for 25th at January’s Farmers Insurance Open. He currently ranks 169th in the FedExCup standings with 31 points and has earned $75,068 this season.
Beyond his professional career, Bryan—along with his brother George—has gained popularity on YouTube for their golf content, including trick shots and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the sport. Wesley has also taken part in two PGA Tour influencer events over the past year, including one this March, according to Golf Digest.
The controversy stems from an appearance at “The Duels: Miami,” a LIV Golf-supported event held at Doral the week before the Masters. The exhibition featured six LIV players and six YouTube creators in a nine-hole scramble format, offering a $250,000 prize. George Bryan and LIV’s Sergio Garcia claimed victory in a playoff. The event was streamed on Grant Horvat’s YouTube channel.
All participating influencers were reportedly warned of possible consequences from the PGA Tour. According to Monday Q, Wesley Bryan was the only one officially suspended, and the action came the day after the video of the event went live.
Despite the suspension, Bryan stands by his decision to participate.
“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.”
He also expressed appreciation for the PGA Tour and what it has meant to his career.
“For the last eight or nine years, the opportunities have been amazing,” Bryan said. “I’m extremely grateful to the Tour for that. I don’t want this to be the end of my professional golf career.”
A native of Columbia, South Carolina, and a former University of South Carolina golfer, Bryan turned pro in 2012 and joined the PGA Tour in 2017. He has made 68 cuts in 134 career events, recording five top-five and nine top-10 finishes. His total career earnings exceed $5.2 million.
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