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sports17 hours ago•4 min saved

LIV Golf's Quiet Finale Leaves Big Questions for Its Future

LIV Golf’s 2026 season closed in Indianapolis with 22-year-old Michael La Sasso edging Jon Rahm for the win as Rahm’s Legion XIII claimed the team title, but the celebration was muted as the league confronts an existential question: its Saudi funding is drying up. A Michigan event was canceled, the CEO is seeking investors for LIV 2.0, and rumors talk of a smaller schedule and lower purses while Rahm is reportedly owed about $150 million, leaving many to wonder what comes next for LIV Golf.

via Sports Illustrated|

#funding #indianapolis-finale #jon-rahm

business1 day ago•10 min saved

LIV Golf 1.0 Ends as Its 2.0 Future Hangs in the Balance

LIV Golf’s first era closed in Indianapolis as funding from the PIF waned and insiders flagged bankruptcy as a likely path forward; with Scott O’Neil seeking new investors and stars like DeChambeau and Rahm weighing future commitments, the league’s 2.0 remains uncertain amid DP World Tour tensions and a shift toward a leaner, less extravagant model, following Michael La Sasso’s finale win.

via The New York Times|

#bankruptcy #bryson-dechambeau #business

business4 days ago•3 min saved

LIV Chief Urges Golf Tours to Unite Amid Uncertain Future

LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil called for the PGA Tour and DP World Tour to work together rather than compete, saying LIV’s aim is to elevate golf within the ecosystem rather than replace it. He highlighted LIV’s ongoing challenges and the looming possibility of a mass exodus, including Jon Rahm reportedly leaving LIV for the PGA Tour, while noting that from 2027 LIV players could face a blocked pathway to the DP World Tour as the Asian Tour tightens ties with Europe and the PGA Tour. With the tours’ futures intertwined and LIV’s appeal waning, the PGA Tour has little incentive to help LIV at this stage.

via hitc.com|

#business #dp-world-tour #golf-industry

sports4 days ago•7 min saved

McIlroy questions LIV value as possible returns loom over PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy suggested LIV Golf stars would face a tough, possibly delayed return to the PGA Tour and questioned what value they brought to LIV; he emphasized the PGA Tour remains the best platform for top golfers, noted that the Brooks Koepka precedent may not apply again, and highlighted LIV’s ongoing struggles while the PGA Tour touts rising ratings and a forthcoming Championship Series aimed at strengthening golf’s future.

via Awful Announcing|

#brooks-koepka #jon-rahm #liv-golf

sports11 days ago•3 min saved

Rahm Exit Could Deal Major Blow to LIV Golf's Revival

Two-time major winner Jon Rahm's possible exit from LIV Golf threatens the league’s funding and plans, with the DP World Tour signaling he may play more events and possibly pursue a PGA Tour return.

via New York Post|

#bc-partners #dp-world-tour #jon-rahm

sports12 days ago•2 min saved

Rahm’s LIV Future in Doubt as LIV 2.0 Equity Plan Emerges

Jon Rahm’s LIV future is in doubt amid reports he could exit, as LIV 2.0 contemplates giving players equity and a leaner schedule, potentially straining DP World Tour relations and LIV’s finances after the PIF pullback and dwindling star power.

via Bleacher Report|

#dp-world-tour #equity #jon-rahm

sports15 days ago•2 min saved

Rahm Clinches Third Straight LIV Golf Title, Fires Recency Bias at Scheffler

Jon Rahm won LIV Golf's individual title for the third straight year, with Joaquin Niemann taking LIV New York; Rahm used the moment to critique recency bias around Scottie Scheffler, noting Scheffler’s FedExCup lead despite a quieter PGA Tour year. Rahm has two LIV wins this season and cannot be caught by rivals Bryson DeChambeau and Niemann, as LIV Golf Indianapolis closes the season with a potential Michigan Team Championship amid 4Aces GC leading the team standings.

via hitc.com|

#fedexcup #golf #jon-rahm

sports18 days ago•3 min saved

LIV Golf's Future Hangs on Quiet Stars DeChambeau and Rahm

LIV Golf unveils fresh investment for 2027, but Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm have offered little media comment, fueling speculation about their futures and what LIV 2.0 will look like. Their silence, contract statuses, and potential changes to purses all threaten the league's stability if these two marquee players depart or if investors push a leaner, less superstar-driven model.

via hitc.com|

#bryson-dechambeau #investments #jon-rahm

sports2 months ago•6 min saved

DeChambeau misses cut as Rahm exits U.S. Open; LIV stars stumble at Shinnecock

Bryson DeChambeau extended his miscut streak at the 2026 U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, while Jon Rahm blew up on the back nine to miss the weekend, joining a procession of LIV Golf stars and other notable players who were unable to survive the cut on Friday.

via CBS Sports|

#bryson-dechambeau #jon-rahm #liv-golf

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Rahm Locks in a Major Test as Aronimink Greens Bite in PGA Championship

Jon Rahm fired a 67 in the PGA Championship’s third round at Aronimink to sit two off leader Alex Smalley, while praising the greens as a serious test thanks to their severe slopes and tricky pin placements that make even middle-of-the-green spots risky. His performance keeps him in contention for a third major heading into the final round.

via hitc.com|

#aronimink #golf #greens

sports3 months ago•6 min saved

Scheffler Leads 2026 PGA Championship Odds as Rahm Fades, Expert Bets Emerge

CBS Sports previews the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink with SportsLine's Brady Kannon revealing his best bets, including fading Jon Rahm at 15-1; Scottie Scheffler is the +480 favorite ahead of Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young and Ludvig Åberg, while a gigantic longshot sleeper is teased for a potential payoff and more picks are available on SportsLine.

via CBS Sports|

#brady-kannon #golf #jon-rahm

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

LIV Golf on Life Support as Funding Dries Up Threatens Next Season

Saudi funding for LIV Golf has been pulled, leaving the league scrambling for investors and threatening next season; Bryson DeChambeau could leave after 2026, while Jon Rahm remains stuck on LIV with limited exit options, as critics label the leadership incompetent and warn the tour may not survive in its current form.

via hitc.com|

#bryson-dechambeau #funding #golf

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

PGA Tour Chief Signals Open Door to LIV Returns With Guardrails

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp says he's been taking calls from LIV Golf players exploring a return as LIV’s funding winds down, stressing the need to balance current members’ interests with the Tour’s future and noting past LIV departures who returned; Jon Rahm remains under LIV contract and may face buyout questions if he seeks a return.

via hitc.com|

#brian-rolapp #bryson-dechambeau #jon-rahm

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

LIV’s Funding Fallout Clouds DeChambeau and Rahm’s Legacy

With PIF reportedly no longer funding LIV Golf, the article argues Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm have already blown their chance to be remembered among golf’s all-time greats; despite huge earnings and major titles, leaving the PGA Tour has sidelined their legacies and left their futures uncertain—any comeback would face tough scrutiny and possible contract hurdles, effectively inserting an asterisk next to their LIV-era careers.

via hitc.com|

#bryson-dechambeau #golf #jon-rahm

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

LIV Golf Drifts Into Uncertain Waters After Funding Shakeup

LIV Golf proceeds with this weekend’s event at Trump National DC as it tries to disentangle from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, leaving investors wary while marquee players like Jon Rahm complain about long contracts and Bryson DeChambeau pivots to a YouTube-forward future; the piece notes a fragile funding situation and hints at a possible reconciliation with the PGA as the league battles to stay afloat.

via Defector|

#bryson-dechambeau #jon-rahm #liv-golf