LIV Golf in race against time for investment with Saudi funding to dry up
LIV Golf is seeking new investment to secure its future beyond 2026 as Saudi funding is expected to end, prompting a transition to a multi-partner model with a newly formed independent board. The organization has reassured stakeholders it can continue in some form with new sponsors despite the impending funding shortfall. Players like Jon Rahm may face significant costs if they seek to return to traditional tours like the PGA Tour should LIV fail to stabilize.
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Jon Rahm may be among players facing steep costs to return to the traditional tours if LIV Golf is unable to secure its future beyond 2026. Photograph: Eloisa Sanchez/ReutersView image in fullscreenJon Rahm may be among players facing steep costs to return to the traditional tours if LIV Golf is unable to secure its future beyond 2026. Photograph: Eloisa Sanchez/ReutersLIV Golf SeriesLIV Golf in race against time for investment with Saudi funding to dry upNew board unveiled without PIF’s Yasir al-RumayyanLIV held calls with big names before announcementGuardian sportThu 30 Apr 2026 07.14 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 07.30 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLIV Golf has launched its search for fresh investment in a race against time to save its future after all but confirming…
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