Despite LIV golf reportedly being in limbo, Westfield event is 'full steam ahead'
TL;DR
LIV Golf confirms that the Indianapolis tournament in August is proceeding as planned despite rumors of the organization's instability. Reports of an emergency meeting among LIV executives were deemed inaccurate by the company.
Key points
- LIV Golf's Indianapolis tournament is confirmed to proceed.
- Rumors of an emergency meeting among LIV executives were inaccurate.
- Concerns about LIV Golf's future include funding issues.
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Despite LIV golf reportedly being in limbo, Westfield event is 'full steam ahead'
Despite rumblings this week that the future of LIV Golf is in limbo due to funding and other issues, the company says the Indianapolis tournament scheduled for August at The Club at Chatham Hills in Westfield is "full steam ahead."
Reports that LIV executives held an emergency meeting in New York earlier this week were inaccurate, LIV said in an e-mail to IndyStar.
Officials from the breakaway tour -- a competitor to the PGA Tour, featuring players such as Bryson DeChambeau, John Rahm and Phil Mickelson -- were summoned to an emergency meeting in New York, according to a report in The Telegraph, USA Today reported Wednesday. The meeting came amid speculation fueled by social media Tuesday night that the circuit could be on the verge of shutting down operations.
A day later, LIV Golf executives and players were in Mexico City for a four-day tournament that ends Sunday. CEO Scott O'Neil spoke out on Thursday about the financial speculation on the league.
"This notion of secret meetings and, you know, getting summoned to New York. I live in New York, so it's easy to summon myself there," O'Neil told LIV Golf commentator Arlo White. "But it's a lot of reaching and grabbing for headlines."
O'Neil went on to say, "For us, we're business as usual, but if you want to ask me if this business is tough, I would say absolutely. If you ask me if we were managed very tightly, I would say absolutely. Can this be challenging? Absolutely. And that's what we signed up for. ... We signed up for this adventure and it is the ride of a lifetime. Or should I say round of a lifetime."
O'Neil addressed the LIV Golf media reports, saying "we're kind of used to it" as a new league battling the PGA Tour, but that this week it was amplified.
"You know, having been in private equity now for over a dozen years, this is the process you go through. And sometimes it's not smooth and sometimes it's not easy," he said. "But I can tell you, given the momentum of this business, we're really excited about where we are and the position where we are."
In its email to IndyStar, LIV provided financial details of the league:
From 2024–25, LIV Golf grew more than 100% in revenue. In 2026, ticket sales are up 130% year over year.
LIV has sold more than 115,000 tickets for Adelaide and more than 100,000 in South Africa. Sponsorships are up 40% year over year
Through five events, the league is pacing $100 million ahead of last year’s revenue
Tickets for LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 are available at LIVGolf.com/schedule/indianapolis-2026, including three-day grounds passes and Club 54 Hospitality Tickets.
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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Will Westfield host the Indianapolis LIV golf event in August?
Q&A
What is the status of LIV Golf's Indianapolis tournament?
The Indianapolis tournament scheduled for August is confirmed to be 'full steam ahead' despite recent rumors.
Why are there concerns about LIV Golf's future?
Concerns about LIV Golf's future stem from funding issues and speculation about a potential shutdown, which were fueled by social media reports.
What players are associated with LIV Golf?
LIV Golf features notable players such as Bryson DeChambeau, John Rahm, and Phil Mickelson.
