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LIV Golf players express concerns over leadership following cancellations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

LIV Golf players express concerns over leadership following cancellations

Summary

LIV Golf faces uncertainty after the cancellation of its Michigan event and funding issues. The Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew support, leading to leadership doubts among players. CEO Scott O'Neil's assurance of funding until 2032 has proven inaccurate, prompting players to lose faith in his leadership. Many players have voiced concerns about the ongoing sale of tickets for the canceled event and the potential for lawsuits related to player contracts. A significant exodus of players could occur if confidence in the tour does not improve as it approaches a possible bankruptcy filing next month.

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Status Watch

•LIV Michigan event has been canceled amid funding concerns.
•Players express low confidence in leadership under Scott O'Neil.
•Saudi Public Investment Fund has withdrawn support for next season.
•LIV Golf may face bankruptcy filings in early September.
•Potential mass exodus of players anticipated at season's end.

Latest Updates

10:30 AMYahoo Sports — What LIV Golf players privately think about the tour’s leadership after LIV Michigan’s cancellation

What they're saying

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LIV Golf’s future hangs in the balance, and the tour’s fate rests largely in where the players decide to play their golf next season. When the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew support for the tour starting next season, everything was thrown into doubt.
— Yahoo Sports

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