LIV Golf announces layoffs as it transitions away from Saudi funding
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
LIV Golf will lay off a substantial portion of its workforce as it concludes its 2026 season and shifts away from Saudi funding. The Public Investment Fund’s commitment will end, prompting the organization to scale back operations while it seeks new financial backing. LIV aims to develop a 2.0 version, planning ten events for the 2027 season across the U.S. and internationally. CEO Scott O’Neil has acknowledged the pressure on the group and emphasized their commitment to adapt during this transition. The restructuring process is expected to take months.
- •LIV Golf to lay off majority of workforce in early September.
- •Funding from Saudi Arabia's PIF ends after the 2026 season.
- •Proposed LIV 2.0 includes ten events for 2027.
- •Future operations depend on securing new financial backing.
- •LIV Golf has found success in international markets.
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — LIV Golf lays off majority of workforce
"As its Saudi funding runs out, LIV will be laying off a substantial portion of its workforce.
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