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LIV Golf CEO uncertain about completion of 2026 season amid funding issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:49 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

LIV Golf CEO uncertain about completion of 2026 season amid funding issues

Summary

LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil has not confirmed that the remaining four tournaments of the 2026 season will take place, amid concerns about the league's funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). O'Neil stated that the organization is focused on finding new investors while acknowledging uncertainties regarding the league's financial support. Reports suggest that there is doubt about the viability of upcoming events, including those in the U.K., Indianapolis, and Michigan, with only the New York tournament appearing likely to proceed. Discussions around the funding crisis began in April and raised questions about LIV Golf's future operations.

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Status Watch

•LIV Golf has four tournaments remaining this season.
•Funding from the Public Investment Fund is in question.
•O'Neil emphasizes the need for new investments.
•Reports indicate uncertainty for events in the U.K., Indianapolis, and Michigan.
•LIV Golf has paid out $3 billion to players since its inception.

Latest Updates

9:07 PMYahoo Sports — No guarantee financially struggling LIV Golf will finish 2026 season
7:49 PMYahoo Sports — LIV Golf’s CEO Doesn’t Guarantee Season Will Finish Amid Funding Cuts

What they're saying

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When asked about reports that LIV Golf’s loss of funding may result in a premature end to the 2026 season, O’Neil told CNBC that LIV Golf players, management and advisers are “locked in.”
— Yahoo Sports