LIV Golf lays off most staff as funding troubles continue

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:44 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

LIV Golf lays off most staff as funding troubles continue
Summary

LIV Golf is laying off the majority of its workforce starting next week, following the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund's decision to withdraw financial support. The organization is actively seeking new investors to ensure its future, as it tries to revitalize itself with a planned 'LIV 2.0' initiative. This move comes after challenges in attracting enough advertising and sponsorship revenue to balance the significant signing bonuses extended to top players. The Public Investment Fund, which has invested around $5 billion, has recently been reducing its spending across various projects.

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  • LIV Golf will lay off most employees in early September.
  • The Public Investment Fund will no longer provide cash support.
  • LIV Golf aims to secure new investors for a relaunch.
  • The league struggled to generate sufficient sponsorship revenue.
  • PIF has cut spending and scaled back many of its projects.
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  • 1:44 PMYahoo SportsPIF pulls the plug on LIV Golf
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LIV Golf is laying off the majority of its workforce while it tries to secure funding to keep the breakaway competition alive.

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