Friday, April 17, 2026

LIV Golf’s Future in Doubt? Inside the Funding Crisis

LIV Golf could be pulling the plug after losing investment from its Saudi backers. Baker Machado and David Rumsey dig into the latest around the potential folding of LIV, including internal messaging, and what just unfolded after the Masters.

Where does LIV Golf stand right now as tournaments continue and uncertainty grows? Leadership has confirmed they have enough money to make it through the 2026 season. But after that, things are in doubt. Are players getting paid, and how much of the financial noise is real?

Baker Machado and David Rumsey get into the long-term sustainability, the PGA Tour dynamic, and what could come next if the situation shifts again.

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