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LIV Golf future in doubt

LIV Golf future in doubt

Despite the CEO's reassurances, the email notably failed to mention plans for the 2027 season, leaving many high-profile players in a state of career limbo.

The uncertainty comes as Saudi Arabia reportedly shifts its investment strategy to prioritize financial returns over cultural influence.

The recent sale of the Al-Hilal football club by the PIF has further fueled rumors of a broader pullback from expensive sporting ventures.

If the tour collapses, it would mark the end of one of the most disruptive and expensive sagas in professional golf history.

Scott O'Neil
International sports executive
LIV Golf
Professional golf tour
Public Investment Fund
Sovereign wealth fund owned by Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Country in West Asia