Former LIV Golf winner discusses departure to pursue PGA Tour success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026
A former LIV Golf winner expressed his reasons for leaving the league to focus on becoming the best player on the PGA Tour. LIV Golf is currently facing uncertainty as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund plans to withdraw funding at the end of the season. The player highlighted his aspirations in the midst of LIV Golf's challenges. He aims to establish himself among the top players in a competitive environment.
- •Former LIV Golf winner transitions to PGA Tour
- •Seeks to become top player in competitive ranks
- •LIV Golf facing funding withdrawal from Saudi PIF
- •Current season may impact LIV Golf's sustainability
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Former LIV Golf winner explains why he left and states desire to become best player on the PGA Tour
"LIV Golf faces an extremely uncertain future right now, with Saudi Arabia’s PIF set to pull their funding from the league at the end of this season. Back in June 2022, LIV Golf burst onto the scene and threatened to compete directly with the PGA Tour.
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