LIV players meet to discuss league's future amid funding uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:32 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
LIV players convened at Trump Bedminster on August 5 to deliberate the league's future and its potential survival. Led by Bryson DeChambeau, the meeting addressed mounting concerns following reports that Saudi backers will end their funding after the 2026 season. Players and captains expressed mixed feelings about the livelihood of the upcoming $40-million team championship amid speculation of its cancellation. Despite the challenges, reports indicate LIV might have secured commitments from new investors to support a revised structure for the league, although details remain scarce as discussions unfold.
- •LIV players gathered to discuss league's uncertain future.
- •Funding from Saudi backers set to end after the 2026 season.
- •Cancellation of the upcoming team championship is speculated.
- •Possible new investor commitments could reshape LIV's structure.
- •Bryson DeChambeau led the meeting with team captains present.
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — LIV players discussed their future for 90 minutes. But said little about it
"LIV players met at Trump Bedminster to discuss the league's next steps.
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