LIV Golf postpones New Orleans event
LIV Golf has postponed its June tournament in New Orleans, citing a desire to avoid summer heat and a congested sports calendar, with plans to reschedule the event for later in the year. The tournament, set for Bayou Oaks in City Park, had prompted state-funded course upgrades. Officials and Louisiana's governor expressed continued support for hosting the event in the fall. The move comes amid uncertainty over LIV Golf's future funding from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
- ▪LIV Golf postponed its New Orleans event, originally scheduled for June 25-28, 2026, at Bayou Oaks in City Park.
- ▪The delay aims to avoid peak summer heat and scheduling conflicts, including the FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- ▪Louisiana invested $2 million in course upgrades and has already paid LIV Golf $1.2 million under its hosting agreement.
- ▪LIV Golf and Louisiana officials plan to finalize new event dates for a fall tournament later in 2026.
- ▪Funding for LIV Golf is under review as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund seeks new investors.
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