LIV Golf struggles to attract players amid $100 million valuation claim

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

LIV Golf struggles to attract players amid $100 million valuation claim
Summary

LIV Golf faces challenges after investor BC Partners projects team valuations exceeding $100 million. Players, however, including Jon Rahm and Joaquín Niemann, are hesitant to invest in a league requiring them to fund their own salaries. The extension for player commitments to October 25 highlights their uncertainty about the league's future. Recent exits, including Sergio Garcia's contract release, emphasize the lack of commitment from top golfers. The league filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early September, making player ownership critical for its restructuring plan.

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  • •BC Partners predicts LIV teams could be worth over $100 million.
  • •Players like Rahm and Niemann express doubts about financial commitment.
  • •Player commitment deadline extended to October 25.
  • •Sergio Garcia released from his contract amid team instability.
  • •LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
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  • 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — LIV’s $100 Million Valuation Claim Faces Player Reality Check
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A new investor promises $100 million valuations for LIV teams, but star players refuse to commit to the bankrupt league's risky new model.

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