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What Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are said to have done during LIV Golf player meeting in Mexico
TL;DR
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.
Key points
- LIV Golf's funding ends in 2026
- Bryson DeChambeau is in talks with PGA Tour officials
- CEO Scott OâNeil admits funding is only until the end of this year
- LIV Golf may cease operations without 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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What Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm said in LIV Mexico meeting
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.
Q&A
What is the current funding status of LIV Golf?
LIV Golf is currently funded only until the end of 2026, with the Saudi Public Investment Fund planning to withdraw its support.
Why is Bryson DeChambeau's conversation with PGA Tour officials significant?
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.
What could happen to LIV Golf if new investment isn't found?
If LIV Golf fails to secure new investment for the 2027 season, it may cease operations entirely.
Who is the CEO of LIV Golf and what has he stated about the league's future?
LIV Golf's CEO, Scott OâNeil, has acknowledged that the league's funding is only guaranteed until the end of this year.
