LIV Golf restructures as Saudi Arabia ends funding after 2026 season: Will PGA Tour welcome players back?
LIV Golf is restructuring after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced it will end funding following the 2026 season, prompting the league to seek new financial partners amid uncertainty about its future. The organization has formed an independent board led by Gene Davis and Jon Zinman to guide its transition to a multi-partner investment model, while facing challenges in fan engagement and revenue generation. With its long-term viability in question, the potential return of LIV Golf players to the PGA Tour remains an open issue.
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LIV Golf restructures as Saudi Arabia ends funding after 2026 season: Will PGA Tour welcome players back? After sinking billions into creating a circuit to rival the PGA Tour, the Public Investment Fund is cutting cut ties with LIV Golf By Robby Kalland Apr 30, 2026 at 8:16 am ET • 7 min read Getty Images The launch of LIV Golf in June 2022 was meant to disrupt and challenge the existing structure of professional golf, creating a rival league to the PGA Tour and aiming to steal the game's top stars to rebuild golf in a new image.
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