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LIV Golf postpones New Orleans tournament after funding cut.

4/28/2026

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LIV Golf Postponed

LIV Golf postponed its New Orleans tournament (June 25-28, 2026).
CEO Scott O’Neil and Secretary Susan Bourgeois approved the delay after the Saudi Public Investment Fund cut its $5 billion financing.
Louisiana spent $2 million on upgrades and will refund $1.2 million to LIV.
LIV’s next event is scheduled for May 7-10, 2026 at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, with organizers weighing September or October 2026 dates to avoid summer heat and World Cup conflicts.

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Rolapp Seeks Returns

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said the tour is seeking pathways for former LIV Golf players to return, while analyst Paul McGinley warned LIV return could bring suspensions, fines and penalties.
McGinley noted all 56 LIV players on DP World Tour or PGA Tour have filled their spots, limiting comeback slots.
Rumors say Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund may cut LIV Golf financing after being left out of investment plan.

History

Historical Context

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman introduced Vision 2030 in 2015, directing the Public Investment Fund to diversify Saudi Arabia’s economy through sports. The PIF launched LIV Golf in 2022, a move critics called sports-washing that funded events such as the New Orleans tournament, postponed in 2026 after the fund withdrew its support. The PGA Tour now negotiates limited slots for former LIV players.

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LIV Golf Postponed

LIV Golf postponed its New Orleans tournament (June 25-28, 2026).
CEO Scott O’Neil and Secretary Susan Bourgeois approved the delay after the Saudi Public Investment Fund cut its $5 billion financing.
Louisiana spent $2 million on upgrades and will refund $1.2 million to LIV.
LIV’s next event is scheduled for May 7-10, 2026 at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, with organizers weighing September or October 2026 dates to avoid summer heat and World Cup conflicts.

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