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LIV Golf Rejects Crisis Talk, Moves to Reshape League and Raise Money

New money from third parties would reduce dependence on Saudi funding.

Kündigt Umbau an: LIV-Chef Scott O'Neil
Im Fokus: LIV Golf und seine Geldgeber

Overview

  • LIV Golf, which drew reports on Wednesday that Saudi backers may pull out, said its financing is secure and the season will continue.
  • CEO Scott O’Neil said structural changes are coming and the tour will probably raise capital.
  • The plan centers on selling stakes in the 13 team franchises, and the league has already weighed minority or majority sales in at least two teams this year.
  • Organizers said the Mexico City event opened as scheduled, and they pointed to higher revenue and record crowds in Australia and South Africa as signs of traction.
  • The Saudi Public Investment Fund set a new five-year strategy that favors profitable, domestic projects, raising questions for overseas sports investments such as LIV.