India, July 18 -- Bryson DeChambeau is once again in the spotlight, but not just because of his golf. The LIV Golf player is under investigation during The Open Championship after officials reviewed a possible rules violation on the fifth hole in the second round. A decision is still pending, and if he is found to have improved his lie, he could receive a two-stroke penalty.

Even with that uncertainty hanging over his tournament, DeChambeau remains one of golf's biggest earners. According to Forbes, his net worth is estimated at $52 million in the publication's 2026 list of the world's highest-paid golfers.

The 2026 rankings estimate that DeChambeau earned $42 million from his performances on the course and another $10 million through e...