LIV Golf has successfully reached an agreement with an undisclosed lead investor to maintain operations for the 2027 season and beyond, following the departure of its previous financial backer. The Saudi Public Investment Fund, which had poured over $5 billion into the tour since its 2022 inception, announced in April that it would cease funding at the end of this season.
CEO Scott O’Neil confirmed that the deal has already received approval from the board and expects to finalize the transaction by September. While the specific financial terms remain private, O’Neil noted that the strategy includes making LIV players majority equity holders, a unique structure for a top-tier sports organization. Additional parties have expressed interest in becoming minority investors, signaling potential long-term stability.
As the league transitions to this new model, the schedule will condense to 10 events per year, split evenly between the United States and international locations. LIV Golf continues to retain high-profile talent, including major champions like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, even as the organization navigates shifts in its competition format and ongoing competition from established tours.
