LIV Golf considers layoffs amid funding crisis after 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
LIV Golf has informed its employees about potential mass layoffs, citing the withdrawal of support from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund after the 2026 season. The league, facing financial difficulties, is exploring options for securing investments and has filed notifications as required by law. Currently, LIV Golf operates with a workforce exceeding 300 and is in the planning stages for a possible U.S. bankruptcy. The organization is attempting to raise up to $250 million to continue operations, with CEO Scott O'Neil expressing uncertainty about the league's future events. LIV Golf must navigate these challenges while adjusting its business strategies to appeal to investors.
- •LIV Golf files WARN notices for potential layoffs
- •Saudi Arabia withdraws funding after 2026 season
- •League seeks $250 million to remain operational
- •CEO expresses uncertainty about future events
- •LIV Golf adjusts strategy to attract investors
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — LIV Golf reportedly signals mass layoffs amid search for investors after Saudi Arabia pulls funding
"LIV Golf’s future is incredibly murky after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced it would no longer back the league after 2026.
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