LIV Golf is on the brink of collapse. What’s next for Cam Smith and the rebels?
LIV Golf is reportedly on the verge of collapse after Saudi funding is expected to be withdrawn, leaving players like Cameron Smith facing uncertain futures. The league, which launched in 2022 with massive financial backing, has incurred billions in losses and struggles to find alternative investors. While the current season will conclude, the long-term viability of the tour appears highly unlikely, prompting players to seek pathways back to the PGA Tour and other circuits.
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