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Shipnuck hints LIV Golf’s 2026 season may already be over

Renowned golf journalist Alan Shipnuck says LIV Golf may have already held its final 2026 event as funding from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund winds down; with New Orleans postponed and a seven-week lull, the league is scrambling for new investors, and Front Office Sports has raised questions about having enough funds to finish the year. Whispered that Valderrama could be LIV’s last stop for now, while players push to keep the circuit alive despite $10 million purses, highlighting a need for a major pivot for 2027 and a market-driven fate.

via hitc.com|

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

PGA Tour Commissioner's Return Uncertain After Medical Emergency

PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's absence from the U.S. Open due to a "medical situation" could be a precursor to his exit, according to golf writer and insider Alan Shipnuck. Monahan's recent decision to merge with the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which bankrolls the rival LIV Golf circuit, has made him unpopular among top players. Shipnuck suggests Monahan's absence could be him shifting away from the public eye again, letting the players answer questions instead. A source close to Monahan said he was "doing well and enjoying the mandatory downtime," and that he was eager to get back to work.

via New York Post |

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