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LIV Golf faces uncertainty as funding from the Saudi Public Investment Fund is set to end in 2026. Bryson DeChambeau's discussions with PGA Tour officials may complicate efforts to secure new investment.
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LIV Golfâs future is in serious doubt after the Saudi Public Investment Fund is set to pull funding at the end of 2026.
CEO Scott OâNeil has admitted that the league is only funded until the end of this year, meaning if LIV doesnât find new investment for the 2027 season, it could all be over for the once Saudi-backed tour.
To make matters worse for the tour, Bryson DeChambeau was reportedly speaking with PGA Tour officials at The Masters, weighing a potential return. That makes finding an investment all the more difficult for OâNeil.
Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood have dismissed these reports, calling them nonsense. Thatâs because of a meeting that LIV players had in Mexico City at their most recent event, where DeChambeau and Rahm expressed how they really feel about the state of the tour.
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LIV players hosted a private meeting in Mexico to discuss the tourâs future, and according to reports from Flushing It, DeChambeau and Rahm were among the key figures who attempted to steady the ship.
Flushing It posted to X: âOver the last few days, Iâve spoken directly to more than 20 players and 4 captains on the LIV Golf League. Despite the negativity from outside, they understand the potential challenges ahead, and almost have a siege mentality to rally around each other.
âThere was a player meeting at LIV Golf Mexico City where sources have shared the positivity expressed by senior players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm.â
If DeChambeau did indeed rally the troops in Mexico, it would explain why Poulter and Westwood would dismiss reports that he was seeking an offramp at The Masters.
LIV Golf is currently funded only until the end of 2026, with the Saudi Public Investment Fund planning to withdraw its support.
DeChambeau's talks with PGA Tour officials indicate he may consider returning to the PGA Tour, which could hinder LIV Golf's chances of attracting new investment.
If LIV Golf fails to secure new investment for the 2027 season, it may cease operations entirely.
LIV Golf's CEO, Scott OâNeil, has acknowledged that the league's funding is only guaranteed until the end of this year.

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But itâs still possible for DeChambeau to feel passionately about the LIV project while being intelligent enough to formulate a plan B if it is indeed over.
Lucas Herbert of Ripper GC spoke to Flushing It about the current state of LIV, and he gave his honest thoughts on Scott OâNeil as LIVâs CEO.
He said, âAll the players are committed to the league. They have had ample opportunities to leave if they want to, but they are still here.
âWhether they are satisfied with what the organization is doing and what it is right now or not, they are sticking by it with optimism and belief that collectively we can build it into something we can all be proud of; A highly competitive tour that goes all over the world.â
He continued, âI donât know who else I would want to run this business if I couldnât have Scott. In 18 months, heâs learned a lot about golf, as I donât think he had previously been involved in golf, which is actually great because he brings a different mindset to the business rather than someone whoâs been stuck in golf forever.
âHe elevated the brand a lot in the most recent offseason. I think the TV product is so much easier to look at and understand for people who havenât watched a lot of LIV Golf and getting them to understand the individual and team sides of things. Itâs a lot of information, but they have restructured it really well.
âI think Scott speaks really well and is happy to have conversations with anyone. Heâs honest with us as players. He owns his mistakes when he rarely makes them and takes ownership of the things he needs to address and improve within the business. Heâs the perfect guy for what we need.â
For now, LIV players are toeing the company line. But as the clock ticks down to the end of the season, it will be interesting to see if any of the names jump ship.