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Saudi funding cut threatens LIV Golf shutdown
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Saudi funding pullback deepens cut threatens LIV Golf uncertainty shutdown
LIV Golf continues to scramble for roughly $350 million of fresh capital after Golf’s financial strain has intensified as the Saudi Public Investment Fund announced it will end (PIF) has withdrawn its support after support, leaving the league with nearly $1 billion in accumulated losses. After the 2026 season. On 23 July, two‑time major champion Martin Kaymer reiterated that United Kingdom event concluded with a reshuffled leaderboard—highlighting Irish rookie Liam O’Sullivan in the top three and veteran Sarah Kim in the top five—the league’s future grew more uncertain when contractors for the season‑ending team championship in Michigan has only about a five‑percent chance reported that flights and accommodation were canceled. CEO Scott O’Neil warned of taking place, with possible layoffs and continues to seek a final decision expected $350 million injection to fund the following Tuesday. The league’s financial strain is underscored 2027 season. A lawsuit filed by nearly a Canadian technology provider seeks over $1 billion in accumulated losses and the loss of its Asian Tour feeder partnership, now aligned with million for unpaid services, adding legal pressure to the PGA operational challenges. Players such as Martin Kaymer and DP World Tours. A week later, Spanish star Jon Rahm’s Rahm, who posted a modest 29th‑place finish at in the UK event highlighted the on‑course impact of the off‑court turmoil. Rahm, along with fellow Spaniard Sergio García, warned that tournament, say their multimillion‑dollar contracts could be are at risk if the required investment does not materialise. CEO Scott O’Neil remains in talks for a $350 million injection to secure the 2027 season, while players and await clarity on the fate of whether the Michigan finale finale—and the circuit beyond 2026—will proceed. The combination of funding cuts, event cancellations, and mounting legal claims places the tour’s longer‑term viability. LIV Golf tour on the brink of a possible shutdown.
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- 2026-07-27 02:13 UTC Saudi funding cut threatens LIV Golf shutdown
- 2026-07-26 16:18 UTC Saudi funding pullback deepens LIV Golf uncertainty
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