Asian Tour exits partnership with LIV Golf amid financial struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:39 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Asian Tour has officially ended its partnership with LIV Golf, announced during a meeting on July 16 at Royal Birkdale. This decision comes after the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew financing, leaving LIV struggling to maintain its status in the golf circuit. LIV Golf has faced multiple challenges, including tournament cancellations and ongoing lawsuits, leading to questions about its future and eligibility for Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points. Meanwhile, LIV's CEO Scott O’Neil has been tasked with restructuring the league ahead of a September 1 deadline to secure new financing and establish a reduced tournament schedule for 2027.
- •Asian Tour exits LIV Golf partnership on July 16 at Royal Birkdale.
- •Saudi Public Investment Fund withdraws financing, raising concerns for LIV's future.
- •LIV faces lawsuits and cancelled tournaments affecting its operations.
- •OWGR's reassessment could result in reduced rank points for LIV.
- •Scott O’Neil aims to finalize 2027 schedule and secure financing by September 1.
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — Lynch: When LIV’s cash ran out, the Asian Tour followed. They won’t be the last to flee
"The Asian Tour stuck around until LIV Golf's cash spigot dried up, then it moved on before the lawyers move in. Others will follow.
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