While the mood on LIV Golf does appear to be optimistic right now, it is fair to say that there is so much that remains up in the air.
LIV Golf is seeking new investment ahead of the 2027 season, with the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia set to withdraw their financial support at the end of the year.
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Those on LIV are putting on a united front. There is clearly a lot of confidence that they will be able to find the backing that will allow the league to continue.
But big changes will almost certainly have to be made.
Several LIV Golf players waiting to see how purses will be impacted by new investment
According to Flushing It, the LIV schedule being pitched to investors involves 10 team events, as well as eight to 10 national opens.
Meanwhile, it seems that there is some pressure on the amount of investment LIV can secure, with some players open to the possibility of walking away if purses drop too much.
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In fact, Flushing It reports on X that several players have suggested that they would likely leave if prize money fell in line with the riches on the DP World Tour.
There is some confidence, however, that they do not need to be concerned about that possibility.
They wrote: *“The purse sizes [are] fluid and dependent on the new investors. From an extensive amount of sourcing, I expect them to be $15 million for 5 events and $10 million for the rest. With a potential weighting that distributes more money at the top of the leaderboard. *
“A well placed LIV Golf source said: ‘We are very confident future purses will be above DP World Tour levels and player take home will be in line with the PGA Tour.’ From sourcing within player ranks, the purse sizes are, obviously, one of the most important factors impacting their commitment.
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“Several players suggested to me if the purses fall in line with the DP World Tour they probably wouldn’t stay. But at $10-$15 million it’s a different proposition. More clarity is needed though on both LIV Golf’s future and the new structure of the PGA Tour to get a better picture.”
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It is remarkable to hear that a number of players do not plan to stick around if they can earn a similar amount from DP World Tour events.
While several names did admit that the money was too good to turn down, so many tried to argue that their belief in LIV Golf was the main factor behind their decision to walk away from the PGA Tour or the DP World Tour.
They have a perfect opportunity now to prove just how much belief they have in LIV Golf. Ultimately, the DP World Tour is far from a mini tour. So it will say quite a lot about those players if they do walk away.
Bryson DeChambeau remains committed to LIV Golf
There is better news when it comes to Bryson DeChambeau.
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He has been LIV Golf’s biggest star, and it seems that he is ready to drive the league into the new era.
They also said: “I’ve spoken directly to at least a dozen players who told me they are fully committed to LIV Golf, and if it exists, they will be there. Bryson DeChambeau is leading that charge and it’s understating it to say he’s committed. He desperately wants LIV Golf to succeed and to build a global golf league that’s built for the 21st century. He’s thinking long term and his enthusiasm is truly infectious.”
Losing DeChambeau and Jon Rahm would be a massive blow for LIV, particularly at a time when they are trying to appeal to investors.
The question mark remains over Rahm’s future. But it seems that DeChambeau is ready to give LIV every chance to survive.
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