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LIV Golf’s future extended beyond 2026 on Wednesday when league CEO Scott O’Neil revealed that a new investor has committed to backing the breakaway circuit. The announcement arrived just as the Saudi Public Investment Fund’s decision to halt funding after the 2026 season had sparked concerns about the league’s viability in subsequent years.
Speaking at the LIV New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster, O’Neil disclosed that an agreement with a lead investor has been signed and approved by the board. The identity of the investor remained undisclosed, though O’Neil emphasized a significant structural change: players will become majority equity holders in LIV Golf, marking the first instance of such an arrangement in a major global sports league.
O’Neil stated that the objective is to finalize the transaction by September. Beginning in 2027, the league plans to operate a 10-event schedule, with five tournaments held in the United States and five staged internationally.
Uncertainty persists regarding other aspects of the league’s future, including which players will compete in 2027 and the fate of the upcoming LIV Team Championship scheduled for August 27-30. Reports from late July indicated that multiple contractors had their travel and accommodations canceled, with outstanding payments owed to service providers.
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