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The ‘bizarre’ message one LIV Golf player sent ahead of the pro-am in Mexico City
TL;DR
LIV Golf faces uncertainty as rumors suggest the Saudi Public Investment Fund may cut funding. The situation has raised doubts about the future of the league ahead of the pro-am in Mexico City.
Key points
- Rumors suggest Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may cut LIV Golf funding
- Uncertainty surrounds the future of LIV Golf
- LIV Golf leadership has been quiet amid these rumors
- Concerns raised about the upcoming pro-am in Mexico City
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There was a time on Wednesday when the rumour mill was in full swing and it seemed that there was a doubt over whether LIV Golf Mexico City would even happen.
There is a large question mark hanging over the future of LIV Golf. The Financial Times reported that the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia are planning to cut their funding to the league.
What definitely did not help was how quiet the LIV hierarchy appeared to be amid rumours of their potential demise.
It seems that some of the players were just as confused about what came next as the rest of the world.
One LIV Golf player was initially unable to get onto the course for the pro-am
LIV did not help the situation by cancelling press conferences on Tuesday. It was claimed that technical issues were to blame. But obviously, the theories got going once doubts over the league’s future emerged.
And speaking on the Golf Channel Podcast, Rex Hoggard claimed that some players were not even able to get onto the golf course on Wednesday.
“It was a bizarre 48 hours. The best way to describe that was I was texting with a player who’s in Mexico City, a LIV Golf player, throughout the day yesterday, and this had been kind of building for 48 hours. We had all heard the rumours. It was kind of coming to a head,” he said.
Q&A
What rumors are circulating about LIV Golf's funding?
Rumors indicate that the Saudi Public Investment Fund is planning to cut its funding to LIV Golf.
Why is there uncertainty about LIV Golf's future?
The uncertainty stems from the lack of communication from LIV Golf's leadership amid funding rumors.
What impact could funding cuts have on LIV Golf events?
Funding cuts could jeopardize the continuation of LIV Golf events, including the upcoming pro-am in Mexico City.
How has LIV Golf responded to the funding rumors?
LIV Golf's hierarchy has remained notably quiet, which has fueled speculation about the league's future.
