- Saudis Now Want Sports to Make Money, Clouding LIV Golf’s Future Bloomberg —
- LIV golf stars face career limbo with Saudi investment expected to end in 2026 Irish Times —
- LIV Golf’s future in further doubt after Saudi sale of Al-Hilal The Times —
- Is LIV Golf season on the verge of collapse? | BBC News BBC News —
- LIV Golf email dissected: What message to staff does and does not say Irish Independent —
- Is this the beginning of the end for LIV Golf? BBC News —
- LIV Golf under ‘pressure’ but is ‘the future of the game’, says CEO O’Neil City AM —
- LIV Golf leader says show will go on amid reports of Saudi funding uncertainty CTV News —
- LIV Golf insists season will go ahead ‘at full throttle’ amid doubts over future The Guardian —
- LIV Golf reassures players over Saudi withdrawal rumours The Straits Times —
LIV Golf future in doubt
The future of the breakaway LIV Golf circuit is increasingly uncertain amid reports that its Saudi backers are reconsidering their massive investment in sports.
While CEO Scott O'Neil sought to reassure employees that the 2026 season remains uninterrupted, he notably failed to mention plans for 2027.
The potential withdrawal of funding comes as the PIF shifts its strategy toward generating financial returns rather than cultural influence.
If the tour collapses, dozens of high-profile players who defected from the PGA Tour could find themselves in career limbo.
LIV Golf
Professional golf tour
Professional golf tour
Public Investment Fund
Sovereign wealth fund owned by Saudi Arabia
Sovereign wealth fund owned by Saudi Arabia
Scott O'Neil
International sports executive
International sports executive
Saudi Arabia
Country in West Asia
Country in West Asia