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LIV Golf

LIV Golf is a professional golf tour financed by the Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. The name LIV is a reference to the Roman numeral for 54, the score if every hole on a par-72 course were birdied and the number of holes to be played at LIV events.

Chairman / President

Yasir Al-Rumayyan

CEO / Managing Director

Greg Norman

Industry

Sports

Website

livgolf.com

Headquarters address

18401 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, United States

Year founded

2021

Asian Tour

Asian Tour severs LIV Golf ties, signs deal with PGA Tour, DP World Tour

International Series future in doubt, with next event on schedule supposed to be the Link Hong Kong Open in October.

21 Jul 2026 - 9:15PM

Bryson DeChambeau

Player equity, fewer events at heart of LIV Golf plan for post-PIF future

22 May 2026 - 2:30AM

DP World Tour

Jon Rahm commits to rare Scottish Open appearance to clear way for 2027 Ryder Cup

21 May 2026 - 12:40PM

Asian Tour

LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour, as Korea Open cuts US$500,000 prize money boost

Move comes after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announces it will stop bankrolling breakaway golf circuit after the 2026 season.

20 May 2026 - 10:00PM

New Zealander Danny Lee will be one of several LIV players in the field for the Korea Open when it begins in Chuncheon on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Jon Rahm

Jon Rahm doesn’t see ‘many ways out’ of lucrative multi-year LIV Golf deal

The Spaniard also said he has settled his long-running dispute with DP World Tour that allows him to play on the European circuit this year.

6 May 2026 - 3:00PM

Scott O’Neil

LIV maps out future without Saudi funding, eyes change in strategic approach

Saudi Arabia backers say supporting league long term is ‘no longer consistent with the current phase’ of its investment strategy.

30 Apr 2026 - 10:18PM

Dustin Johnson

DeChambeau not leaving LIV Golf, working on contract as he plays out final season

The golfer reportedly spent part of his time at the Masters Tournament earlier this month discussing a possible return to the PGA Tour.

23 Apr 2026 - 1:00PM

Bryson DeChambeau said he is committed to LIV Golf as long as the league continues next year. Photo: AFP

Scott O’Neil

LIV CEO Scott O’Neil claims ‘business as usual’ amid reports of league’s demise

O’Neil seemed to confirm that LIV executives met in New York this week while refuting the idea that they were ‘summoned’.

17 Apr 2026 - 11:37AM

Scott O’Neil

LIV Golf boss tells players, staff league charging ahead ‘full throttle’

Speculation over future of tour has swirled online for past day, but LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil strikes bullish tone in message to staff.

16 Apr 2026 - 10:13AM

The Masters

US Masters: McIlroy gets early start to title defence, Scheffler going out late

Northern Ireland star out to become only fourth player to go back to back, while world No 1 is bidding to hold three majors at once.

8 Apr 2026 - 3:23PM

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy walks down the sixth-hole fairway during a practice round on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

The Masters

Phil Mickelson withdraws from Masters, joins Tiger Woods in pulling out of major

Three-time champion has missed all but one of five LIV Golf events this year, first time neither player has competed at the event since 1994.

5 Apr 2026 - 12:17PM

Three-time champion Phil Mickelson has withdrawn from the Masters, citing a personal health matter with his family. Photo: AP

Donald Trump

Records in Trump documents case raise concerns over business conflict, lawmaker says

Raskin alleges Trump kept documents ‘pertinent to his business interests’, but DOJ and White House dismiss claims.

26 Mar 2026 - 11:53AM

Cyril Ramaphosa

Emotional Bryson DeChambeau wins in South Africa for back-to-back LIV Golf titles

American beat Spaniard Jon Rahm in a play-off for his second victory in a row after Singapore to claim the US$4 million first prize.

23 Mar 2026 - 10:40AM

LIV Golf South Africa: Southern Guards GC excited about playing in front of home fans

The tournament marks the circuit’s debut in Africa, while return of Phil Mickelson adds relegation battle subplot for crowd in Johannesburg.

17 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM

Dean Burmester of Southern Guards GC during the final round of LIV Golf Adelaide. Photo: LIV Golf

Bryson DeChambeau

LIV Golf Singapore: DeChambeau wins to deny wild card, Westwood place in history

American pips Canadian Richard T Lee, who misses out on becoming first wild card LIV winner, and English veteran, who would have been oldest.

15 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM

Bryson DeChambeau celebrates with his trophy after winning LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Jon Rahm

LIV Golf Singapore: Westwood set for career’s ‘best win’ after taking joint lead

Holder and joint leader Joaquin Niemann also on track to make history at Sentosa Golf Club, as is Canadian wild card Richard T Lee.

14 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM

Bryson DeChambeau

‘Chocolate milk, drivers’ help give DeChambeau 3-shot lead at LIV Golf Singapore

American’s six-under-par 65 at Sentosa Golf Club takes him to 10 under, with five players, including Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry, tied for second.

13 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM

Jon Rahm

LIV Golf Singapore: Westwood continues comeback, Lee lurks, Rahm ‘confident’

Trio share opening-day lead with Bryson DeChambeau at Serapong Course, where changing winds and fast greens made for a tricky test of golf.

12 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM

Legion XIII team captain Jon Rahm hits his shot from the first tee during the first round of the Aramco LIV Golf Singapore at Sentosa Golf Club on Thursday. Photo: LIV Golf

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong’s draw as elite sports event host on display at LIV Golf tournament

Besides attracting high-end visitors, the competition’s blend of elite sport and entertainment is the direction the city should be heading in.

11 Mar 2026 - 6:45AM

Bryson DeChambeau

Korean GC boss Kim ‘very excited’ to be heading to Busan with LIV team on the up

LIV Golf will return to Korea in May after signing a multi-year deal with Asiad Country Club.

9 Mar 2026 - 5:30PM

Jon Rahm

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Rahm says ‘big weight’ lifted after ending winless streak

Spaniard beats Thomas Detry by three shots at Hong Kong Golf Club, snapping individual drought dating back almost 18 months.

8 Mar 2026 - 6:27PM

Jon Rahm lines up his par putt on 18 during the final round of LIV Golf Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong tourism

LIV Golf Hong Kong ticks boxes, with large crowd set for 3-way fight on last day

Mainland Chinese, overseas visitors among crowds for event, which tourism chief says has become ‘one of the city’s most significant events’.

8 Mar 2026 - 11:52AM

Jon Rahm

Sending plane to rescue LIV 7 ‘simply my duty’, says Rahm, as Detry battle beckons

Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry tied for lead in Hong Kong alongside Harold Varner III. Spaniard very proud of teammates Surratt, McKibbin.

7 Mar 2026 - 7:10PM

Scott O’Neil

CEO Scott O’Neil set to break eggs to take LIV Golf to the top of the pyramid

Temperatures may be lower these days compared with when the new league broke through, but there is no doubting the commitment to its mission.

7 Mar 2026 - 7:59AM

Jon Rahm

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Detry predicts Saturday ‘birdie fest’ but wind may wreck rounds

Thomas Detry enjoys attacking ‘gettable’ Hong Kong Golf Club course, although forecast could make things tricky.

6 Mar 2026 - 6:27PM

Thomas Detry hits an approach during the second round of LIV Golf Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Ortiz sets pace but consistent Garcia still the man to beat

Carlos Ortiz fires a first-round 10-under 60 at Hong Kong Golf Club, while defending champion Sergio Garcia goes bogey free again.

5 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM

Sergio Garcia has not had a bogey at Hong Kong Golf Club in more than three rounds. Photo: Elson Li

Cameron Smith

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Lucas Herbert hoping for fast start in breakthrough bid

Australian has finished in top 10 in season’s first two events, while his Ripper GC team will try to win third tournament in a row at Fanling.

5 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM

US, Israel war on Iran

LIV uses Rahm jet in Middle East rescue mission for 7 players stranded by war

Spaniard’s private plane dispatched to collect teammates and others caught in travel limbo because of conflict in region.

4 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM

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LIV Golf

Asian Tour severs LIV Golf ties, signs deal with PGA Tour, DP World Tour

International Series future in doubt, with next event on schedule supposed to be the Link Hong Kong Open in October.

Player equity, fewer events at heart of LIV Golf plan for post-PIF future

Jon Rahm commits to rare Scottish Open appearance to clear way for 2027 Ryder Cup

LIV cash crunch hits Asian Tour, as Korea Open cuts US$500,000 prize money boost

Move comes after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announces it will stop bankrolling breakaway golf circuit after the 2026 season.

Jon Rahm doesn’t see ‘many ways out’ of lucrative multi-year LIV Golf deal

The Spaniard also said he has settled his long-running dispute with DP World Tour that allows him to play on the European circuit this year.

LIV maps out future without Saudi funding, eyes change in strategic approach

Saudi Arabia backers say supporting league long term is ‘no longer consistent with the current phase’ of its investment strategy.

DeChambeau not leaving LIV Golf, working on contract as he plays out final season

The golfer reportedly spent part of his time at the Masters Tournament earlier this month discussing a possible return to the PGA Tour.

LIV CEO Scott O’Neil claims ‘business as usual’ amid reports of league’s demise

O’Neil seemed to confirm that LIV executives met in New York this week while refuting the idea that they were ‘summoned’.

LIV Golf boss tells players, staff league charging ahead ‘full throttle’

Speculation over future of tour has swirled online for past day, but LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil strikes bullish tone in message to staff.

US Masters: McIlroy gets early start to title defence, Scheffler going out late

Northern Ireland star out to become only fourth player to go back to back, while world No 1 is bidding to hold three majors at once.

Phil Mickelson withdraws from Masters, joins Tiger Woods in pulling out of major

Three-time champion has missed all but one of five LIV Golf events this year, first time neither player has competed at the event since 1994.

Records in Trump documents case raise concerns over business conflict, lawmaker says

Raskin alleges Trump kept documents ‘pertinent to his business interests’, but DOJ and White House dismiss claims.

Emotional Bryson DeChambeau wins in South Africa for back-to-back LIV Golf titles

American beat Spaniard Jon Rahm in a play-off for his second victory in a row after Singapore to claim the US$4 million first prize.

LIV Golf South Africa: Southern Guards GC excited about playing in front of home fans

The tournament marks the circuit’s debut in Africa, while return of Phil Mickelson adds relegation battle subplot for crowd in Johannesburg.

LIV Golf Singapore: DeChambeau wins to deny wild card, Westwood place in history

American pips Canadian Richard T Lee, who misses out on becoming first wild card LIV winner, and English veteran, who would have been oldest.

LIV Golf Singapore: Westwood set for career’s ‘best win’ after taking joint lead

Holder and joint leader Joaquin Niemann also on track to make history at Sentosa Golf Club, as is Canadian wild card Richard T Lee.

‘Chocolate milk, drivers’ help give DeChambeau 3-shot lead at LIV Golf Singapore

American’s six-under-par 65 at Sentosa Golf Club takes him to 10 under, with five players, including Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry, tied for second.

LIV Golf Singapore: Westwood continues comeback, Lee lurks, Rahm ‘confident’

Trio share opening-day lead with Bryson DeChambeau at Serapong Course, where changing winds and fast greens made for a tricky test of golf.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Editorial | Hong Kong’s draw as elite sports event host on display at LIV Golf tournament

Besides attracting high-end visitors, the competition’s blend of elite sport and entertainment is the direction the city should be heading in.

Korean GC boss Kim ‘very excited’ to be heading to Busan with LIV team on the up

LIV Golf will return to Korea in May after signing a multi-year deal with Asiad Country Club.

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Rahm says ‘big weight’ lifted after ending winless streak

Spaniard beats Thomas Detry by three shots at Hong Kong Golf Club, snapping individual drought dating back almost 18 months.

LIV Golf Hong Kong ticks boxes, with large crowd set for 3-way fight on last day

Mainland Chinese, overseas visitors among crowds for event, which tourism chief says has become ‘one of the city’s most significant events’.

Sending plane to rescue LIV 7 ‘simply my duty’, says Rahm, as Detry battle beckons

Jon Rahm, Thomas Detry tied for lead in Hong Kong alongside Harold Varner III. Spaniard very proud of teammates Surratt, McKibbin.

CEO Scott O’Neil set to break eggs to take LIV Golf to the top of the pyramid

Temperatures may be lower these days compared with when the new league broke through, but there is no doubting the commitment to its mission.

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Detry predicts Saturday ‘birdie fest’ but wind may wreck rounds

Thomas Detry enjoys attacking ‘gettable’ Hong Kong Golf Club course, although forecast could make things tricky.

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Ortiz sets pace but consistent Garcia still the man to beat

Carlos Ortiz fires a first-round 10-under 60 at Hong Kong Golf Club, while defending champion Sergio Garcia goes bogey free again.

LIV Golf Hong Kong: Lucas Herbert hoping for fast start in breakthrough bid

Australian has finished in top 10 in season’s first two events, while his Ripper GC team will try to win third tournament in a row at Fanling.

LIV uses Rahm jet in Middle East rescue mission for 7 players stranded by war

Spaniard’s private plane dispatched to collect teammates and others caught in travel limbo because of conflict in region.

Editorial | Hong Kong’s draw as elite sports event host on display at LIV Golf tournament