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LIV Golf’s Future Uncertain as Saudi Backing Ends and Michigan Finale Is Likely Canceled

League executives are seeking roughly $300–$350 million in outside investment to fund 2027 after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund said it will stop support.

Overview

  • This week team captains were told the season-ending Team Championship in Plymouth, Michigan, is “highly unlikely” to go ahead, leaving the $40 million event effectively in doubt.
  • The Asian Tour signed an alliance with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, removing a key partner that LIV had planned to use for national‑open slots and player pathways.
  • LIV CEO Scott O’Neil is conducting investor meetings to raise about $300–$350 million to replace PIF funding that, per an April statement, ends after the 2026 season.
  • Players and captains say they have received little concrete information from leadership, several pros are exploring alternatives on DP World or Asian circuits, and some reportedly plan to leave regardless of a rescue.
  • The league faces mounting financial strain from large guaranteed purses, a postponed New Orleans stop, a $1 million trademark settlement, and an investor deadline that will determine whether LIV can operate in 2027.