The breakaway golf tour was upended earlier this year when the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced they would pull financial backing for the tour after the end of the season.Given the extremely high prize pools most tournaments offer, as well as individual contracts for players, they have raised legitimate concerns about the future of the league.Some players started scrambling for pathways out, while others reaffirmed their commitment to LIV.
Or at least, not returning to the PGA Tour.LIV GOLF'S END MAY BE IMMINENT AFTER REPORT SIGNALS SAUDI ARABIA IS PREPARING TO CUT OFF FUNDINGA general view of Trump National Golf Club during a practice round prior to the LIV Golf Invitational - Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 26, 2022 in Bedminster, New Jersey.(Photo by Mike Stobe/LIV Golf/via Getty Images)Several events have been canceled, with the stop in New Orleans the first casualty, as well as the team championship event that was scheduled in Michigan.
This past weekend however, the LIV Golf New York event at Trump National Bedminster went off as expected, with Joaquin Neimann winning the tournament, and Jon Rahm clinching the league's individual championship.That wasn't the most notable thing that happened over the past weekend, however.President Donald Trump attended the final day on Sunday, receiving cheers from the crowds.
More importantly though, he was reportedly seen talking with Saudi PIF head Yasir Al-Rumayyan and legendary golf star Gary Player.Per Golfweek, the three also met with some LIV players.While LIV CEO Scott O'Neil has lined up mysterious, unnamed potential investors, it's notable that the Saudi PIF head is still around the events.
This despite their decision to end financial support for LIV.After the tournament, Bryson DeChambeau addressed it, saying that Al-Rumayyan wanted to have "conversations" with President Trump.Scott O'Neil, LIV Golf CEO, and His Excellency Yasir Al Rumayyan are seen at hole one during Day...