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LIV 2.0: Investors, tighter purses, and a shifting tour map redefine LIV Golf's survival plan
business1 month ago

LIV 2.0: Investors, tighter purses, and a shifting tour map redefine LIV Golf's survival plan

LIV Golf is scrambling for roughly $350 million after Saudi funding wanes, seeking new investors who would receive equity as part of a revamped “LIV 2.0” plan. The core schedule could shrink to 10 events with about $10 million purses, and the bottom portion of fields might see reduced payouts. Complicating the outlook, the Asian Tour split threatens LIV’s promotion path and could leave it frozen out, pushing players to consider DP World Tour Q‑School or other routes as the calendar’s fate remains uncertain beyond Bedminster and a few remaining stops.

PGA Tour Unveils Multi-Tour Pact, Expands Global Pathways Through 2029
sports1 month ago

PGA Tour Unveils Multi-Tour Pact, Expands Global Pathways Through 2029

The PGA Tour announced a multi-year partnership with the DP World Tour and Asian Tour through 2029, folding the Asian Tour into the main ecosystem so players can access the DP World Tour and compete in at least two co-sanctioned events per season; the deal ends LIV-backed funding for the Asian Tour’s International Series and tightens pathways to the higher-status tours, while the PGA Tour also elevates the Australian Open through a Golf Australia partnership, signaling a significant setback for LIV.

LIV Golf blindsided as three tours seal a 2029 alliance
world1 month ago

LIV Golf blindsided as three tours seal a 2029 alliance

LIV Golf was blindsided by a pact between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and the Asian Tour that runs through 2029, closing LIV’s Asia-based pathway and complicating its investment prospects as Scott O’Neil learned of the deal on Monday; Rory McIlroy welcomed the partnership as beneficial for global golf, but analysts say LIV faces an uncertain future with few clear routes forward.

Global Golf Alliances Unite to Strengthen Tours and Counter LIV
sports1 month ago

Global Golf Alliances Unite to Strengthen Tours and Counter LIV

The PGA Tour and DP World Tour have expanded their strategic alliance by partnering with the Asian Tour, extending the deal through 2029 and creating pathways for Asian players to compete on the DP World Tour from 2027, with some events co-sanctioned again. Rory McIlroy welcomed the move as positive for international golf, while LIV Golf contends with a withdrawal of Saudi backing and ongoing competition as the tours realign.

Patrick Reed's Record-Breaking 59 at Hong Kong Open
sports1 year ago

Patrick Reed's Record-Breaking 59 at Hong Kong Open

Patrick Reed shot a remarkable 59 during the third round of the Link Hong Kong Open, taking a three-shot lead in the Asian Tour event. Despite a poor warm-up, Reed made 11 birdies on the par-70 course at Hong Kong Golf Club. This performance marks a significant moment for Reed, who hasn't won since the 2021 Farmers Insurance Open. Although the score won't be an official record due to preferred lies, Reed's round is a highlight in his career, especially after joining LIV Golf in 2022.

The Impact of McIlroy's Withdrawal on RBC Heritage and Bonus Deduction.
sports3 years ago

The Impact of McIlroy's Withdrawal on RBC Heritage and Bonus Deduction.

Rory McIlroy risks losing $3 million of his $12 million Player Impact Program bonus after withdrawing from two designated events, including this week's RBC Heritage. The PGA Tour may waive or adjust eligibility requirements based on extraordinary circumstances, but McIlroy has not disclosed the reason for his withdrawal. Slow play is becoming a leading topic again, with the final round of the Masters taking nearly five hours in twosomes. The Asian Tour is expanding in the U.K., with the International Series event to be held in the London area and Scotland this year.