LIV Golf won’t have the backing of the Saudi Public Investment Fund beyond the 2026 season, meaning CEO Scott O’Neil must find new investors for the golf league in a hurry.
ESPN revealed the golf league is “moving forward with its plan to take a new business model to potential investors.” The move comes amid a report that the league is laying groundwork for potential bankruptcy in the U.S. if it doesn’t find new financing beyond this season.
“LIV is exploring and considering a number of future pathways and long-term strategic partners,” said ESPN’s Mark Schlabach, who revealed the league has received significant interest from potential investors and would soon be presenting its go-forward business plan to those prospective capital partners.
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“LIV Golf is firmly focused on securing a transaction that positions the organization for the long term,” a LIV Golf spokesperson said. “As we begin presenting our go-forward business plan to prospective capital partners, we are focused on achieving a sustainable future, and there are multiple pathways under active exploration.”
The move comes after the Saudi PIF dumped nearly $5 billion into LIV Golf over the past four years alone and is expected to reach $6 billion by the end of the 2026 season.
A major question mark facing the league is Bryson DeChambeau’s contract, which ends after the 2026 season. He previously suggested he’ll remain loyal to LIV Golf if the league finds funding, but has openly contemplated rejoining the PGA Tour or leaving organized golf to grow his YouTube following.
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