LIV Golf's future has been thrown into major doubt after reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) plans to end its financial backing after the 2026 season.
The breakaway circuit that lured stars like Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, and Bryson DeChambeau with massive guaranteed contracts may now be nearing its end.
With annual losses reportedly running into hundreds of millions, LIV's model has long depended on massive outside capital rather than sustainable revenue.
Players who left the PGA Tour for guaranteed money, including Johnson, Mickelson, Rahm, and DeChambeau, may need to seek competitive futures elsewhere if league funding dries up.
The DP World Tour emerges as an immediate plan for LIV players, with reports suggesting they have already begun reaching out to explore eligibility options for 2027 and beyond.
DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings confirmed concerns are growing, but emphasized that the door is not automatically open for LIV players.
A full-scale PGA Tour return may prove more complicated, involving suspensions, negotiations, or strategic compromises depending on future merger talks.
