LIV Golf troubles mount as lawsuit filed by former league
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- LIV Golf faced a challenging start to its Mexico City event with over an hour of technical difficulties during the broadcast, coinciding with rumors that the league could be ending soon.
- Reports emerged that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), LIV’s primary backer, is considering cutting or ending its $5 billion funding, raising questions about the league’s future.
- LIV and PIF are now being sued by Premier Golf and World Golf Group Limited, who claim they originally developed the concept of a breakaway golf competition before PIF funded LIV; the lawsuit was filed in the London Commercial Court.
- Despite the turmoil, LIV Golf executives publicly dismissed rumors of the league’s demise and emphasized their commitment to continuing the 2026 season as planned, highlighting resilience amid pressure.
- The league has struggled with low TV ratings and player retention compared to the PGA Tour, and stalled merger talks with the PGA have left LIV in a precarious position, with its survival potentially hinging on further financial support from Saudi Arabia.
