No One Is Quite Sure What Will Happen Next for LIV Golfers-Including PGA Tour Players
Sports Illustrated • • general
Key Points:
- The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced it will no longer financially back LIV Golf after 2025, ending its multi-year support for the controversial league that disrupted professional golf.
- LIV Golf leadership plans to continue independently with a new board of directors, but the league's future and the status of its players remain uncertain amid funding challenges.
- PGA Tour players who left for LIV face varied paths back to the Tour, with some like Brooks Koepka returning under special programs, while others, including those involved in lawsuits, may encounter more obstacles.
- PGA Tour officials emphasize accountability for players who broke Tour rules by joining LIV, but also express openness to reintegrating players on a case-by-case basis to benefit the sport.
- Current PGA Tour players acknowledge the complexity of the situation, showing respect for those who left while supporting consistent penalties and pathways for potential returns to the Tour.
