David Feherty dismissed rumors about LIV Golf's potential shutdown as 'nonsense' during a stream in Mexico City. LIV Golf CEO Scot O'Neil confirmed the league will proceed with its 2026 schedule despite ongoing doubts about its future.
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David Feherty dismissed LIV Golf shutdown rumors as nonsense
LIV Golf Mexico City tournament began on April 16
CEO Scot O'Neil confirmed plans for the 2026 schedule
Concerns about LIV Golf's future relate to Saudi funding priorities
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David Feherty blasts LIV Golf rumors as 'nonsense' on Mexico City stream
The LIV Golf Mexico City tournament teed off as scheduled on Thursday, April 16, and the streaming broadcast began with a not-so-subtle jab at all of the rumors surrounding the golf circuit's imminent demise in recent days.
Longtime golf commentator David Feherty and his broadcast partner Arlo White blasted the reports surrounding LIV Golf's uncertain future and possible shutdown, with Feherty calling it "absolute nonsense" while questioning the reliability of certain reporters covering the sport.
Though LIV Golf's long-term viability remains in doubt due to shifts in the strategic priorities of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, LIV Golf CEO Scot O'Neil reportedly wrote in an email to employees on Wednesday that the league is moving forward "full throttle" and "continuing as planned" with its 2026 schedule.
LIV Golf remains in the headlines as executives meet amid ongoing conversations about the future of the sport.
See the LIV golfers who continue to draw attention through both current competition and their place in the broader discussion.
Above, Byeong Hun An in action during the first round of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club.
Q&A
What did David Feherty say about LIV Golf rumors?
David Feherty called the rumors regarding LIV Golf's potential shutdown 'absolute nonsense' during a streaming broadcast.
Is LIV Golf still planning to continue its 2026 schedule?
Yes, LIV Golf CEO Scot O'Neil stated that the league is moving forward 'full throttle' with its 2026 schedule.
What are the concerns surrounding LIV Golf's future?
Concerns about LIV Golf's future stem from shifts in the strategic priorities of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
When did the LIV Golf Mexico City tournament start?
The LIV Golf Mexico City tournament began on Thursday, April 16.
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Jon Rahm of Legion XIII poses with the LIV golf season individual trophy on day three of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on August 17, 2025, in Westfield, Indiana.
South African golfer Charl Schwartzel celebrates with the trophy after winning the LIV Golf Invitational London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022. The $25 million event marked the launch of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, the richest tournament purse in golf history at the time.
Australia's Cameron Smith of Ripper GC plays a shot at the 5th tee during the first round of the LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon on May 2, 2025.
USA's Bubba Watson watches his shot during the second day of the LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide on February 15, 2025.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
LIV Golf remains in the headlines as executives meet amid ongoing conversations about the future of the sport.
See the LIV golfers who continue to draw attention through both current competition and their place in the broader discussion.
Above, Byeong Hun An in action during the first round of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
LIV Golf remains in the headlines as executives meet amid ongoing conversations about the future of the sport.
See the LIV golfers who continue to draw attention through both current competition and their place in the broader discussion.
Above, Byeong Hun An in action during the first round of play at LIV Golf Riyadh at the Riyadh Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Paul Casey of Crushers GC chips onto the first green during the finals of the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Bryson DeChambeau celebrates after winning in a playoff against Byeong-Hun An of South Korea during the final round of The Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 3, 2018, in Dublin, Ohio.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Sergio Garcia plays his shot on the seventeenth hole from the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Tyrrell Hatton tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Charles Howell III, Bryson DeChambeau and Paul Casey of the Crushers GC celebrate the Dallas LIV team championship during the final round of the LIV Golf Dallas golf tournament at Maridoe Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Dustin Johnson lines up a putt on the 17th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Martin Kaymer of team Cleeks Golf Club hits a tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the LIV Golf Virginia golf tournament at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Anthony Kim hits from the second tee during the final round of the LIV Golf Black Diamond Ranch golf tournament at Black Diamond Ranch.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Phil Mickelson of HyFlyers GC reacts to a putt at the 12th green on day one of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Joaquin Niemann of Torque GC celebrates after winning day three of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 08, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Louis Oosthuizen of Stinger GC tees off at the ninth hole on day two of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club on June 07, 2025, in Gainesville, Virginia.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
British golfer Ian Poulter of Majesticks GC plays his shot from the second tee during the quarterfinals of the 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Miami at Trump National Doral Miami golf club in Miami, Florida, on October 28, 2022.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Jon Rahm of Legion XIII poses with the LIV golf season individual trophy on day three of LIV Golf Indianapolis at The Club at Chatham Hills on August 17, 2025, in Westfield, Indiana.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
South African golfer Charl Schwartzel celebrates with the trophy after winning the LIV Golf Invitational London at The Centurion Club on June 11, 2022. The $25 million event marked the launch of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series, the richest tournament purse in golf history at the time.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Australia's Cameron Smith of Ripper GC plays a shot at the 5th tee during the first round of the LIV Golf Korea at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Incheon on May 2, 2025.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
USA's Bubba Watson watches his shot during the second day of the LIV Golf Adelaide at the Grange Golf Club in Adelaide on February 15, 2025.
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LIV Golf running out of time? Meet the players who define the league
Lee Westwood of Majesticks GC reacts to a putt on the 18th hole during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational - Orlando at The Orange County National on April 02, 2023, in Orlando, Florida.
"I've been in the professional game 50 years now and I don't think I've had two or three days where there was more absolute nonsense spread out," Feherty said on the LIV Golf Mexico City streaming broadcast. "There are still some writers and broadcasters that take pride in their work, but this generation has spawned a bunch of fast typists that consider themselves to be experts and evidently they're not."
"It must be exhausting trying to will the LIV Golf League out of existence," added White. "Take a day off, everybody. Enjoy the golf."
Less than four years after LIV officially teed off, its experiment that disrupted and created division the golf world nonetheless appears to be on the verge of ending.
The Saudi sovereign wealth fund, which has reportedly spent more than $5 billion founding and operating LIV Golf, could pull its money following the 2026 season as part of a strategic shift, according to multiple reports. The Saudi Public Investment Fund did not mention LIV Golf in a news release Tuesday announcing its 2026-2030 strategic vision.
Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm were among the major golf stars to defect from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf and both are in the field this week in Mexico City after playing in The Masters.