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LIV Golf league to shut down after five years

The rebel LIV Golf tour will shut down after five years that rocked the global game, saying Thursday that an effort to relaunch after losing its original Saudi backers has been scrapped.Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) had poured an estimated $5 billion into the tour since 2022, before abruptly pulling the plug earlier this year.

Yahoo Sports · 36m ago
Rory McIlroy’s Former Ryder Cup Teammate Fires Back Amid LIV Golf Collapse

The ongoing collapse of LIV Golf has reignited some old tensions in professional golf, with Rory McIlroy and one of his former Ryder Cup teammates finding themselves on opposite sides of another controversy.Former world No. 1 Lee Westwood has pushed back against McIlroy and DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings after both accused LIV Golf […] The post Rory McIlroy’s Former Ryder Cup Teammate Fires Back Amid LIV Golf Collapse appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 45m ago
LIV Golf officially winding down after 5 years

The end is coming for LIV Golf. The Saudi Public Investment Fund pulled funding for the tour, and then LIV later filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. BC Partners considered investing in a relaunch of LIV 2.0 , but has pulled funding. Now, after five years, LIV Golf is officially winding down , according to NUCLR GOLF. “Officially confirmed […] The post LIV Golf officially winding down after 5 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
Fired Good Good Golf executive files defamation lawsuit in aftermath of ad scandal

For a week in late August, Good Good Golf puzzled the world by releasing—and panic-deleting—an ad spot for its co-branded Callaway driver. In the commercial, created in the image of the horror film Obsession, Good Good co-founder Garrett Clark charges and tackles a woman, who lies frightened on the green while he stands over her…

Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
Golf or UFC? Justin Gaethje must ‘decide what he’s gonna do’

There’s a whole lot of UFC fighters with better things to do than fight in the UFC, and you can add Justin Gaethje to that list. Gaethje won the biggest fight of his career back in June, smashing Ilia Topuria to capture the lightweight title, a longtime career goal. Now Gaethje says he’s considering retirement […]

Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers is spending fall semester working at a golf course?

South Carolina football quarterback LaNorris Sellers needs a quiet place when he’s not leading the Gamecocks. Even amid boosting his NFL Draft stock after shredding Oklahoma on Saturday . But his peaceful venue happens to be his side hustle: Working at a local golf center, which he shared to ESPN. Sellers is employed at Par Tee Golf Center in […] The post South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers is spending fall semester working at a golf course? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
Can Rory McIlroy Make History Again? The 2026 Masters Film Is Coming

While the 2026 Masters has long since come to an end, the excitement of that unforgettable weekend lives on. Now, adding another layer to the beloved tournament, the Masters has released a brief trailer highlighting what fans can look forward to later this November.The 2026 Masters Official FilmFans can tune in to the Golf Channel […] The post Can Rory McIlroy Make History Again? The 2026 Masters Film Is Coming appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 13h ago
Bryson DeChambeau Has Big Problem Amid LIV 2.0 Failure

Bryson DeChambeau might have more to sort out than where he wants to play golf next season. The two-time U.S. Open champion continued backing LIV Golf’s next chapter while several familiar faces looked elsewhere. Now, the collapse of that plan could leave him with a particularly uncomfortable conversation about his own future.DeChambeau remains one of […] The post Bryson DeChambeau Has Big Problem Amid LIV 2.0 Failure appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 15h ago
LIV Golf relaunch collapses as key investor withdraws: reports

The rebel LIV Golf tour's bid to relaunch itself after filing for bankruptcy has collapsed following the withdrawal of new lead investor BC Partners, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.New lead investor BC Partners Credit had pledged an initial funding commitment of a potential $300 million.

Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
BC Partnership pulls $300 million investment deal, LIV Golf heading toward liquidation

LIV Golf has been dealt a major blow in the attempt to relaunch LIV Golf 2.0 in 2027 , with BC Partners reportedly withdrawing its $300 million investment. Per ESPN, after failing to secure sufficient commitments from a range of star players, the private capital firm is pulling the investment that was needed to protect LIV Golf from bankruptcy. The […] The post BC Partnership pulls $300 million investment deal, LIV Golf heading toward liquidation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yahoo Sports · 18h ago
LIV Golf’s Future in Jeopardy After $300 Million Rescue Plan Falls Apart

Just weeks after receiving a potential $300 million financial lifeline, LIV Golf has been dealt another devastating blow that could jeopardize the league’s future.Private investment firm BC Partners has abandoned its plan to rescue the Saudi-backed golf league, leaving LIV facing the possibility of liquidation.According to a November 4 report from the Financial Times, BC […] The post LIV Golf’s Future in Jeopardy After $300 Million Rescue Plan Falls Apart appeared first on HEAVY.

Yahoo Sports · 19h ago
Report: LIV's financial backer dropping plan for new league in 2027

LIV Golf's main investor to help it emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy is scrapping plans for a new version because it lacked enough player support, The Financial Times reported Wednesday.BC Partners Credit had pledged as much as $300 million for what was called “LIV Golf 2.

Yahoo Sports · 20h ago
LIV Golf appears officially dead as PE firm drops investment after star players defect

LIV Golf, even in its diminished post-Saudi opulence form, is in dire straits as of Wednesday evening. A new report by Sujeet Indap in the Financial Times indicates that BC Partners, the private equity firm that was prepared to provide LIV with a league-saving capital investment after Saudi Arabia’s private investment fund (PIF) ceased financing the…

Yahoo Sports · 20h ago
Rory McIlroy backs claim that LIV tried to 'destroy' DP World Tour

McIlroy: ‘LIV turned pro golf into an arms race’ DP chief executive: ‘We pay everyone on time’ Rory McIlroy voiced his support on Wednesday for the DP World Tour chief executive’s claim that LIV Golf’s goal was to “destroy” the European golf circuit. The six-time major winner and former world No 1 spoke ⁠with the media on Wednesday before the Abu Dhabi Championship and was asked about Guy Kinnings’ recent interview with the Scotsman. Continue reading...

The Guardian · Nov 4
Nelly Korda named 2026 Rolex Player of the Year

The world's top-ranked player has taken a two-month break from competitive golf but that didn't stop her from clinching the year-end award following back-to-back major wins at the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women's Open.

Yahoo Sports · Nov 4