LIV Golf stars Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood have slammed reports that Bryson DeChambeau is actively discussing his exit strategy.The future of the tour has been thrown into doubt in recent days, with suggestions that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is set to withdraw its funding at the end of the season after four years of bankrolling the breakaway.Reports claim DeChambeau could jump ship amid a potential LIV Golf collapseGettyAmid all the noise, LIV Golf Mexico City went ahead as scheduled last weekend, but DeChambeau was a visibly frustrated figure at Club de Golf Chapultepec.He first criticised the on-course playing conditions during round one, in an angry outburst that was caught on camera.DeChambeau was then forced to withdraw Sunday, citing a wrist injury, to cap the frustrating week.He was 16 shots off the lead ahead of the final round, and despite sharing his hope to be back in time for LIV’s next stop in Virginia, the American is said to be weighing up his future.Bryson DeChambeau exit report rubbished by fellow starsThe Athletic reported Monday that DeChambeau spent a portion of his Masters week ‘meeting with organisations to discuss possible options if he chose to leave LIV’ amid a massive contract ask.His potential options would be a return to the PGA Tour, or signing up for the DP World Tour.“Speculation persists that, in the wake of others leaving LIV for the PGA Tour earlier this year, his ask to resign is up to $500 million,” Brody Miller of The Athletic wrote.“DeChambeau has even used his YouTube success as a leverage play with all potential suitors, indicating he’s open to only filming content and playing the four major championships.”Miller’s report added that there’s ‘optimism’ within LIV that he’s not going anywhere, but also a ‘clear concession’ that they cannot ever go back to handing out contracts worth hundreds of millions in guaranteed dollars.As the story started to spread, Poulter and Westwood responded on social media.Westwood and Poulter have rubbished reports of DeChambeau’s exitGettyThe American cut a frustrated figure in Mexico City last weekGetty“Must be Monday,” Westwood wrote on X. “New week, new bull****”.Poulter then added: “It’s simply staggering the amount of bull**** that pours out daily.“Such a shame and disappointing. I guess it will make for a good book one day.”DeChambeau, of course, was previously offered a chance to return to the PGA Tour.Back in January, the circuit created a returning member programme to accommodate Brooks Koepka’s comeback.PGA Tour boss opens up on possible player returnsCameron Smith, Jon Rahm and DeChambeau were the other three LIV players eligible for the ‘one-time offer’ programme, but all three declined.Koepka has recently returned to the PGA Tour from LIV GolfGettyAmid speculation funding LIV Golf could soon be pulled, PGA Tour chief Brian Rolapp has been discussing the potential of more player returns.Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, he offered little clarity on immediate plans, but acknowledged he is watching the situation closely.“We’re thinking about it,” Rolapp said, when pressed on the idea of offering LIV players a direct route back.“We’re reading all the same headlines you’re reading. We don’t know what’s going on over there.PGA chief Rolapp is watching the LIV situation closelyGetty“Those guys are under contract and we’ll respect that.“Brooks came back because he made a phone call and said, ‘I’m out of my contract, I’m ready to come back.’ So we are thinking about it.“We’ll react when we have an opportunity to react.”As it stands, LIV Golf is moving full-steam ahead, and DeChambeau hopes to be back to compete at Trump National Golf Club from May 7-10.He will then head to Aronimink Golf Club for the second major of the year — the PGA Championship — where exit talks could perhaps be on the agenda…Stay up to date with the latest from golf across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for all the news, exclusives, interviews and more.