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sports7 days ago•3 min saved

LIV Golf enters liquidation phase after BC Partners withdraws $300M funding

LIV Golf has officially ceased operations and entered liquidation after its primary financial backer, BC Partners, withdrew a $300 million investment. The league’s attempt to launch a successor, 'LIV 2.0,' failed due to insufficient player commitments and unresolved financial terms. This follows the earlier withdrawal of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which had funded the league for over $5 billion since 2022. Key players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau have exited or are ineligible to return to major tours, while the DP World Tour prepares to absorb former LIV members.

via New York Post|

#bankruptcy #bc-partners #dp-world-tour

sports8 days ago

LIV Golf Collapse Accelerates as BC Partners Abandons 'LIV 2.0' Amid Player Shortfall

LIV Golf is effectively ending after its primary financial backer, BC Partners, withdrew from the plan to create a successor league known as 'LIV 2.0.' The collapse follows a failure to secure sufficient star power, with key figures like Jon Rahm exiting contracts. The league, which spent over $5 billion since its 2022 launch, is now shifting toward asset liquidation in U.S. bankruptcy court.

via Axios|

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sports8 days ago

LIV Golf collapses after BC Partners withdraws funding and bankruptcy filing

LIV Golf is effectively ending after BC Partners withdrew a $300 million investment and the league filed for bankruptcy. The Saudi-backed tour lost major stars like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau, with its final 2026 event held in August.

via BBC|

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sports-business17 days ago•3 min saved

LIV Golf 2.0 Faces Final Deadline as Player Commitments Lag Behind Investor Targets

LIV Golf’s successor, LIV 2.0, has secured tentative commitments from approximately 15 players, falling short of the 30 to 40 required by investor BC Partners. Despite this shortfall, the deadline for finalizing the deal has been extended to October 30. The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), now the senior lender, threatens to wind down the league if no agreement is reached by that date. Meanwhile, a group of high-profile players led by Dustin Johnson is demanding severance payments from PIF before joining the new tour, complicating negotiations.

via Defector|

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sports-business18 days ago•0 min saved

LIV 2.0 Nears Critical Threshold as 15 Golfers Tentatively Commit Amid Bankruptcy Deadline

Private equity firm BC Partners has secured tentative commitments from approximately 15 golfers for the successor to the bankrupt LIV Golf, known as LIV 2.0. This progress suggests the new league may proceed despite a looming October 30 deadline set by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) to wind down operations if no deal is reached. The new circuit aims to launch as a 17-event global team golf tour, with players holding a majority stake, though significant disputes over unpaid contractual guarantees remain unresolved.

via Financial Times|

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sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Rahm Rejects LIV 2.0 Terms as Bankruptcy Hearings Reshape Golf Landscape

Jon Rahm has rejected the proposed terms for LIV Golf 2.0, citing them as 'unacceptable' during a bankruptcy hearing. His lawyer, John Beck, stated that Rahm will not participate in the restructured league and is seeking a consensual separation agreement by October 15. LIV Golf, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, is attempting to secure new funding from BC Partners for a scaled-back 10-event schedule in 2027. While Rahm remains the largest creditor with over $100 million owed, other players like Sergio Garcia have already been released from their contracts. The league’s future remains uncertain as it navigates legal disputes and player departures.

via New York Post|

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sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Jon Rahm Rejects LIV 2.0 Terms Amid Bankruptcy Restructuring

Jon Rahm has confirmed he will not participate in the restructured LIV Golf 2.0, citing unacceptable contract terms. His attorney, John Beck, stated this during a bankruptcy hearing in New Jersey, where Rahm is also the largest creditor with over $100 million owed. While Sergio Garcia has been legally released from his contract, Rahm’s separation agreement is being negotiated with a target finalization date of October 15. LIV Golf, now backed by a $300 million investment from BC Partners, aims to finalize player commitments by October 25, though Rahm’s case remains pending until November 5.

via Golf Channel|

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golf1 month ago

Rahm Rejects LIV 2.0 Terms as Garcia Exits Bankruptcy Case

Jon Rahm has declined to join the restructured LIV Golf 2.0, citing unacceptable contract terms, while Sergio Garcia has been legally released from his existing agreement. A New Jersey bankruptcy court hearing on October 8 granted Garcia a termination of his contract, allowing him to negotiate with other tours. Conversely, Rahm’s attorney stated he will not participate in the new league, with his contract hearing delayed until November 5. LIV Golf, backed by BC Partners, maintains confidence in securing enough players by the October 25 deadline, though legal clarity for other stars like Bryson DeChambeau remains pending.

via BBC|

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sports-business1 month ago•34 min saved

BC Partners commits $300M to restructure LIV Golf as players weigh equity stakes

BC Partners Credit has announced a $300 million investment to help LIV Golf emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, aiming to launch a player-owned 'LIV 2.0' for the 2027 season. The deal, which requires court approval, offers players 52.5% equity in the new league, while the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) provides a $49.6 million debtor-in-possession loan. Players have until October 25 to decide whether to join the restructured circuit, which features a scaled-back 10-event schedule.

via Fortune|

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golf2 months ago•8 min saved

LIV Golf Bankruptcy Filing Reveals Phil Mickelson as Unnamed Player Shareholder

LIV Golf’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in New Jersey has revealed that six-time major champion Phil Mickelson holds a 0.23% stake in the tour, listed as an unnamed 'current player' in the cap table. The filing, submitted on September 10, 2026, details that the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) owns 98.48% of the common equity, with former CEO Greg Norman holding another 0.23%. As the league seeks to restructure, it is asking a judge to reject existing player contracts, including those of Mickelson, Jon Rahm, and Bryson DeChambeau, arguing they do not align with the new 'LIV 2.0' model. The reorganization aims to shift 52.5% of ownership to players, though Mickelson’s future stake remains uncertain as PIF’s equity is set to be extinguished in the restructuring process.

via Sportico.com|

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sports2 months ago•2 min saved

LIV Golf’s Survival Hinges on Player Equity Swap Amid Bankruptcy Deadline

LIV Golf is racing to restructure as a player-owned entity, 'LIV 2.0', before an early October deadline. The league filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, listing top players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau as major creditors. A $300 million investment from BC Partners and a $50 million bridge loan from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) are contingent on players swapping their debt claims for equity. If the deal fails, the league will wind down. The new structure offers players ownership stakes and restored endorsement rights but places them at the bottom of the financial capital structure.

via Financial Times|

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sports-business2 months ago•0 min saved

LIV Golf files for Chapter 11, seeks BC Partners-led player-owned '2.0' reorganization

LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, citing liabilities between $500 million and $1 billion. The Saudi-backed tour aims to emerge from the process by early 2027 as a player-owned entity backed by private equity firm BC Partners. While the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) is withdrawing long-term funding, it is providing a $50 million debtor-in-possession loan to facilitate the restructuring. The new 'LIV 2.0' model promises a sustainable business structure with lower prize purses than the PGA Tour but higher than the DP World Tour, alongside expanded field sizes and a return of commercial rights to players.

via Financial Times|

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business2 months ago•1 min saved

LIV Golf Enters Chapter 11 to Pivot to Player-First Model After Saudi Funding Ends

LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey to restructure its operations after the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew long-term support. The league agreed to a deal with BC Partner Advisors LP, which includes a $49.6 million financing package to keep the business running during proceedings. The restructuring aims to shift ownership to the players and create a sustainable model, though court approval is still required.

via CNBC|

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sports-business2 months ago

LIV Golf Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy as PIF Withholds Funding

LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey, allowing it to reorganize debts while Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) provides a $49.6 million debtor-in-possession loan. The league is transitioning to a 'LIV 2.0' model with lower prize money, player equity, and expanded field sizes, backed by new investor BC Partners.

via BBC|

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sports2 months ago•1 min saved

LIV Golf Eyes Chapter 11 as Jon Rahm’s $100M Debt Looms Over 2.0 Transition

LIV Golf is preparing for a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as it transitions to a new ownership model. The league faces significant financial obligations, including over $100 million owed to Jon Rahm, and is seeking new funding from BC Partners. While the Saudi Public Investment Fund has withdrawn, it may provide a debtor-in-possession loan to facilitate the restructuring. The league has laid off most of its staff and is negotiating with players to retain key stars for its 2027 season.

via heavy.com|

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