Yasir Al-Rumayyan appears at Trump event amid LIV Golf funding efforts

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:29 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Yasir Al-Rumayyan appears at Trump event amid LIV Golf funding efforts
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Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), attended the LIV Golf event at Trump National Bedminster on August 9, marking his first appearance since PIF withdrew funding in April. His presence has raised questions about the league's financial future as it seeks new partnerships and funding. LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil announced a new lead investor but provided no details, while reports suggest BC Partners is considering a loan to support the league. Despite the new backing, the future of LIV's $40 million team championship remains uncertain, with no final decisions made regarding its status.

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  • Yasir Al-Rumayyan appeared at LIV Golf's event on August 9.
  • Al-Rumayyan's presence comes after PIF pulled funding in April.
  • LIV Golf seeks new funding, with hints at a lead investor.
  • The league's future events, including the team championship, remain uncertain.
  • Bryson DeChambeau commented on the importance of Al-Rumayyan's role.
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  • 10:29 PMYahoo SportsPIF’s Yasir Al-Rumayyan Joins Trump Amid LIV Golf Funding Push
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It was Al-Rumayyan’s first LIV appearance since PIF pulled funding in April.

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