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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.
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Now, after five years, LIV Golf is officially winding down, according to NUCLR GOLF.
“Officially confirmed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court this morning, lawyers for the league say 2.0 will not move forward, marking the end of an era for a tumultuous time in professional golf. LIV Golf’s lawyer: ‘We believe the wind down path is the best path,'” NUCLR GOLF posted on X, formerly Twitter.
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The reason that BC Partners decided to withdraw their $300 million offer to support LIV 2.0 after the league could not get enough player commitments for 2027. The remaining assets for LIV will be sold off, and the creditors for LIV will be meeting on November 20. Another bankruptcy hearing is set for November 24.
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There have already been multiple high-profile golfers who have left the tour ahead of this announcement. Brooks Koepka and Patrick Reed had already cut ties with the tour after their contracts ended. Meanwhile, golfers including John Rahm, Sergio Garcia, and David Puig had all already decided not to be part of the LIV 2.0 reboot, leaving the tour without marketable names for the rebirth of the league.
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The league launched in 2022, with an eight-tournament schedule. The tour grew to 14 events in 2023, and maintained that in 2023 and 2025. The tour managed just 12 events in 2025, with two scheduled events being cancelled.
Related: BC Partnership pulls $300 million investment deal, LIV Golf heading toward liquidation
Source: sports.yahoo.com
