LIV Golf recortará personal el 27 de agosto de 2026 por falta de financiación

The New York Times • 26 de ago 18:13

LIV Golf will dismiss the majority of its workforce by early September while it looks for fresh investment after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund ends its funding.

ESPN • 26 de ago 16:26

LIV Golf announced major workforce reductions after its Saudi backer withdrew funding, while seeking new investment and considering bankruptcy ahead of a planned 2027 comeback.

Yahoo Sports • 26 de ago 15:01

LIV Golf announced that the majority of its U.S. and U.K. employees will be terminated in early September, citing a transition to a revised business model after reduced funding from its Saudi backer.

Bleacher Report • 25 de ago 18:53

The PGA Tour confirmed it has no current plans to create a pathway for former members who joined LIV Golf to rejoin the Tour.

ESPN • 25 de ago 16:44

PGA Tour commissioner Brian Rolapp confirmed there are no current plans to reinstate the Returning Member Program, meaning top LIV Golf players such as Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith have no defined route back to the Tour.

The New York Times • 25 de ago 16:11

PGA Tour chief Brian Rolapp announced that the organization will not reopen its returning-member program for former LIV Golf players and will require them to be free of LIV contracts before any discussions.

Awful Announcing • 24 de ago 22:56

Michael La Sasso won the LIV Golf Indianapolis tournament as the Saudi Public Investment Fund announced it will not fund the league beyond this season, leaving the future of LIV Golf uncertain.

The New York Times • 24 de ago 10:00

The LIV Golf league wrapped up its season in Indianapolis as its funding dries up, leaving its continuation dependent on new investment and negotiations with players and rival tours.

The New York Times • 19 de ago 21:15

LIV Golf chief Scott O’Neil called on the governing bodies of men’s professional golf to allow LIV players to compete on multiple tours without penalties, citing the need for a joint solution as the league plans a reduced-event schedule.

AP News • 19 de ago 19:31

Rory McIlroy said the top LIV Golf players have yet to demonstrate value for a potential return to the PGA Tour, as LIV seeks new investment after losing Saudi funding.

Bleacher Report • 19 de ago 19:17

Rory McIlroy said he doubts LIV Golf players would bring significant value to the PGA Tour, while the future of LIV Golf remains uncertain after financial setbacks and event cancellations.

Yahoo Sports • 19 de ago 18:39

LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said the league aims to become a player-owned, 10-event circuit, but the tour still needs new financing after its primary backer reduced support.

ESPN • 19 de ago 18:39

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler said LIV Golf players could add value to the PGA Tour, while Rory McIlroy questioned what benefit they would bring if they came back.

Defector • 19 de ago 17:18

The 2026 LIV Golf season will conclude in Indianapolis with lower prize money after the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew its backing, and an unidentified investor has agreed to provide limited financial support.

ESPN • 19 de ago 00:54

LIV Golf executives met with players and an unnamed prospective investor, with some players expressing optimism while others remained cautious about the league's future funding and format.

The New York Times • 19 de ago 00:52

LIV Golf is cutting prize money and cancelling events as it confronts multiple lawsuits over unpaid invoices and the withdrawal of Saudi funding, while players await clarity on future payments.

AP News • 17 de ago 20:30

LIV Golf announced it will end its 2024 season a week early, canceling the planned team championship in Michigan and deciding the team title at the Indianapolis event.

BBC • 17 de ago 19:33

LIV Golf announced the cancellation of its Team Championships in Michigan and will conclude the season with the Indianapolis tournament, citing a shift toward a new player-owned league model.

The New York Times • 17 de ago 18:55

LIV Golf announced the cancellation of its scheduled Team Championship and will award the team title based on results from the Indianapolis tournament.