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Dustin Johnson Makes PGA Cut, Says Next Year’s LIV Plans Are Unclear

His comments signal player uncertainty after Saudi funding for the breakaway league ends this season.

May 15, 2026; Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA; Dustin Johnson tees off on the 12th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Dustin Johnson said “your guess is as good as mine” about 2027 following Friday’s even‑par 70 at the PGA Championship that put him at 2‑over 142 and safely through to the weekend.
  • Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund said it will stop financing LIV after this season, and the league is seeking outside investors to keep operating.
  • Johnson, a founding LIV player and the circuit’s 2022 season champion, said he thinks CEO Scott O’Neil is doing a good job but offered no view on what comes next.
  • LIV announced a multi‑year contract extension with Johnson in January, yet he said he is focused only on competing this week at Aronimink.
  • Reports note his world ranking has dropped and several major exemptions have lapsed, which could leave future starts dependent on qualifying, invitations, or new tour arrangements.