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LIV Golf Says 2026 Season Is Secure as PIF Considers Ending Support

PIF is reassessing the costly project under a new strategy focused at home.

Overview

  • Major outlets reported Wednesday that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is weighing whether to stop financing LIV Golf, with some signaling a decision could come soon.
  • LIV chief Scott O’Neil emailed staff that the schedule "continues exactly as planned," and the league promoted tee times as players prepared for the Mexico City event.
  • A later interview reported by the New York Post quoted O’Neil saying funding is secured only through this season, highlighting uncertainty over longer-term backing.
  • Reports from The Athletic and The Telegraph described emergency meetings in New York and leadership roles at risk, with some senior staff already job-hunting.
  • Coverage tied PIF’s reassessment to heavy losses, limited media income, and a shift to domestic priorities during regional economic strain, a mix that could send more players to seek paths back to the PGA Tour.