
Marc Leishman predicts a positive future for LIV Golf despite recent news of funding withdrawal by the Saudi Arabian PIF after the 2026 season.
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Marc Leishman has made a surprising prediction about LIV Golfâs future despite their latest setback.
Recent reports revealed the Saudi Arabian PIF will withdraw funding for the league after the 2026 season.
LIV Golf CEO Scott OâNeil is determined to continue the tour beyond this year, but nothing has yet been agreed.
Leishman has now backed OâNeilâs team to figure things out, even though some expect this season to be the last.
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Leishman was recently asked whether he would consider rejoining the PGA Tour if LIV Golf collapsed later this year.
The 15-time professional winner insisted that was not on his mind, as he expects LIV Golf to continue.
âI am not thinking that far ahead,â he said. âI am confident that things are going to work out over here. I think itâs going to be alright.â
Leishman then explained why he has plenty of confidence in LIV Golfâs future despite uncertainty over its financial backing.
âI think the product. The players that we have. The crowds that we have,â he added. âThe way we are growing the game around the world and the diversity in the fans.
Marc Leishman expressed a surprisingly positive outlook for LIV Golf's future despite recent challenges.
The Saudi Arabian PIF plans to withdraw funding for LIV Golf after the 2026 season, although specific reasons were not detailed.
LIV Golf CEO Scott OâNeil is determined to continue the tour beyond this year, though no agreements have been finalized.


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âYou see so many families out there. I think it is growing and growing quickly. I think things are going to be good.â
The Australian has only received limited communication from LIV Golfâs leaders, but it has been enough to fill him with confidence.
Leishman continued: âWe have had a little bit of stuff communicated with us. I canât speak for everyone else, but I trust what the team is doing.
âItâs not my area of expertise to tell people how to run a tour or any of that, so I just let them do their job and trust they are good at it.â
Whether it is wishful thinking or realistic optimism remains to be seen, but Leishman has certainly made his stance clear.
Meanwhile, the 42-year-old is enjoying a decent season on the course, with two top-10 finishes (Adelaide and Mexico City).