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Asian Tour pivots from LIV Golf after funding withdrawal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Asian Tour pivots from LIV Golf after funding withdrawal

Summary

On September 18, 2026, the Asian Tour announced a strategic shift away from LIV Golf after the Public Investment Fund pulled its financial backing. Cho Minn Thant, the Asian Tour’s chief executive, indicated that a private meeting during the Open Championship catalyzed this decision, which caught LIV Golf off guard. Prior discussions of a partnership and an expansive schedule were abruptly halted, leading to the cancellation of significant events in China and India. Moving forward, the Asian Tour will focus on realigning with the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, as it adapts to the new of professional golf. The Philippine Open is scheduled for November but will feature a reduced prize purse as the tour adjusts to the loss of funding.

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By the Numbers

•Cho Minn Thant announced a pivot from LIV Golf on September 18, 2026.
•The funding withdrawal from the Public Investment Fund triggered the change.
•Key events in China and India are canceled for the upcoming year.
•The Philippine Open will occur in November with reduced prize money.
•Negotiations with PGA Tour and DP World Tour have started.

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Asian Tour chief Cho Minn Thant reveals how a secret deal at the Open Championship shocked LIV Golf and reshaped the global tour landscape.
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