PGA Tour members are preparing for the return of LIV golfers

TL;DR

PGA Tour members are preparing for the return of LIV golfers as the league nears collapse, with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund ceasing funding after 2026. Some PGA players are open to welcoming back LIV players, but believe there should be consequences.

Key points

PGA Tour members are preparing for LIV golfers' return
LIV Golf is on the verge of collapse
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund will stop funding after 2026
Some PGA players welcome LIV golfers back with conditions

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DORAL, Fla. — PGA Tour members are preparing for the return of LIV golfers as the league is on the verge of collapse. But at what cost.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund confirmed April 30 it would no longer fund LIV Golf beyond the 2026 season. That has led to several LIV players reportedly contacting the PGA Tour to inquire about a pathway back.

While many PGA Tour players have said they will welcome back their peers, some still believe there has to be a cost.

A LIV Golf logo "floats" at the LIV Golf Miami at Trump National Doral.

"I think there should be something," Brian Harman said after shooting a 4-under 68 in the opening round of the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral.

"That would help with some of the bad blood and some of the resentment."

Harman added that "bad blood and resentment" subsided when LIV, including the players, dropped their antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour in 2023. But still, "I think something to ease a little bit of that is probably necessary."

Tequesta's Lucas Glover is willing to forgive but believes any player seeking to return to the tour they spurned needs to be held accountable.

"Human beings are human beings," Glover said after shooting a 72 on the Blue Monster. "I kind of live by that, you treat everybody the same until they give you a reason not to. I have respect for people and golfers because they're people first and my peers second. I will never begrudge anybody for making a decision for the betterment of their career, their life, whatever that may be.

"But do I think they should abide by the pathways back and pay the same penalties that the previous people have paid. Absolutely."

Jordan Spieth plays his shot from the second tee during the first round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral.

Q&A

Why is LIV Golf facing collapse?

LIV Golf is facing collapse because Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced it would stop funding the league after the 2026 season.

What are PGA Tour players saying about LIV golfers returning?

Many PGA Tour players have expressed willingness to welcome back LIV golfers, although some believe there should be a cost for their return.

How many LIV golfers are looking to return to the PGA Tour?

Several LIV golfers have reportedly contacted the PGA Tour to inquire about a pathway back, although specific numbers are not mentioned.

What impact will LIV Golf's funding cut have on the league?

The funding cut from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is likely to accelerate LIV Golf's decline and affect its operational viability beyond 2026.