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Groups file lawsuit against LIV Golf claiming stolen league idea

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:19 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Groups file lawsuit against LIV Golf claiming stolen league idea

Summary

A lawsuit has been filed by World Golf Group and Premier Golf League against LIV Golf and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in London, seeking damages of up to $630 million. The claimants allege breach of confidence and unlawful conspiracy, stating they originally conceived the idea for a new golf league. The lawsuit cites prior dealings and claims that LIV Golf used confidential information from the plaintiffs to establish their league. LIV Golf is currently facing funding issues after the PIF announced it would stop financial support following the 2026 season.

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By the Numbers

•World Golf Group and Premier Golf League claim LIV Golf stole their league idea.
•Lawsuit seeks damages between $210 and $630 million.
•Allegations include breach of fiduciary duty by former World Golf Group founders.
•LIV Golf struggles as PIF withdraws funding after investing over $5 billion.
•The lawsuit was filed in London Commercial Court on April 16.

Latest Updates

1:19 AMYahoo Sports — Groups file lawsuit against LIV Golf, PIF and others claiming league stole their idea, seeking up to $630 million

What they're saying

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LIV Golf is already in a tough spot after the PIF announced this year that it would no longer fund them after the 2026 season.
— Yahoo Sportsby Ryan Young

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