{"id":46431,"date":"2026-04-27T18:14:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T22:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/report-louisiana-liv-golf-event-postponed-amid-mounting-funding-questions\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T18:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T22:14:18","slug":"report-louisiana-liv-golf-event-postponed-amid-mounting-funding-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/27\/report-louisiana-liv-golf-event-postponed-amid-mounting-funding-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Louisiana LIV golf event postponed amid mounting funding questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Louisiana television stations are reporting that upcoming LIV golf events have been postponed, the latest development fueling persistent questions about the league&#8217;s financial foundations and increasing speculation that financial concerns have become an unwanted distraction.<\/p>\n<p>The report emerged just weeks after LIV Golf CEO Scott O&#8217;Neill launched a media blitz aimed at countering widespread claims that the Saudi Public Investment Fund was preparing to scale back or withdraw support. O&#8217;Neill reportedly told multiple officials at the Masters venue that the circuit was fully funded through at least this year, demonstrating confidence and stability amid increased scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe reality is we are funded through the season and then we work like crazy as a business to create a business and a business plan to keep us going,\u201d O\u2019Neill said. &#8220;But it&#8217;s no different than any other private equity-funded business in human history.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Smash GC&#8217;s Tarah Gooch speaks with LIV Golf CEO Scott O&#8217;Neill during the first hole of the second day of LIV Golf Andalusia in Valderrama, Cadiz, Spain on July 12, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Now, WDSU in New Orleans is reporting that LIV Golf Louisiana, scheduled for June, has been postponed.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"content-blockquote\">\n<div class=\"blockquote\">\n<p>The event, the first of its kind in New Orleans and City Park, is supported by the Saudi Private Investment Fund.<\/p>\n<p>Officials told WDSU that Louisiana will postpone the event until LIV can restructure its finances and find additional funding sources.<\/p>\n<p>Events may be rescheduled in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>LIV Golf&#8217;s schedule features three events before the Louisiana event, one at Trump National in Washington, D.C., followed by events in South Korea and Spain.<\/p>\n<p>O&#8217;Neill did not specifically mention funding, but sent a memo to LIV Golf employees on April 15 stating that the 2026 season &#8220;will continue at full throttle, as planned, without interruption.&#8221; A Reuters report, citing multiple sources, says LIV has been funded through the end of this season, but bigger questions remain. O&#8217;Neal had not acknowledged that was the case until interviewing Wilson on TNT Sports.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Either way, Louisiana was ready to roll out the red carpet for the event, WDSU said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"content-blockquote\">\n<div class=\"blockquote\">\n<p>City Park underwent extensive renovations to the golf course in advance of the LIV event.<\/p>\n<p>City Park is a state entity that received $2 million to upgrade its facilities in preparation for the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Jeff Landry&#8217;s office also set aside $3 million in hosting fees to lure LIV to New Orleans, promising a $70 million boost during what would normally be a summer tourism slump.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While there have been reports of funding issues, LIV Golf continues to operate as usual, including a recent opening in Mexico City. Additionally, the team formerly known as Smash GC, captained by Brooks Koepka, changed its name to OKGC in honor of current captain Tarah Gooch&#8217;s Oklahoma roots. After Koepka left LIV Golf in December, Gooch became Smash&#8217;s frontman.<\/p>\n<p><em>golf week <\/em>has asked LIV Golf officials for comment.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tim Schmidt is Golfweek&#8217;s editor-in-chief.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Report: Louisiana LIV golf event postponed due to funding issues<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Louisiana television stations are reporting that upcoming LIV golf events have been postponed, the latest development fueling persistent questions about the league&#8217;s financial foundations and increasing speculation that financial concerns have become an unwanted distraction. 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