Spanish golfer in the LIV era
The final round of the Grand Final in Mallorca is shaping a high-stakes finish as 15 DP World Tour cards for 2027 are up for grabs. Hamish Brown leads, with Blomstrand, van der Light, Ereno and Pulkkanen among contenders in a multi-country chase that has defined the 2026 season.
LIV Golf has secured multiple written commitments from blue‑chip firms that would provide anchor funding after Saudi PIF pulled support; CEO Scott O’Neil has been pursuing $250–$300m and sources say term sheets envision players holding majority equity and events continuing across five continents. Meetings are scheduled at the New Jersey event and a deal was expected in September.
Niemann has won at Trump National Bedminster, finishing 16-under after 72 holes to claim the LIV Golf season title. Rahm secures the season-long points title with one event remaining, while Harold Varner III finishes runner-up as Bryson DeChambeau and Westwood also contend in a sweltering finish.
LIV Golf has announced staff reductions as it seeks a new lead investor to fund a revamped LIV 2.0 after Saudi PIF ends its backing. The move follows the 2026 season’s end and a canceled Detroit finale, with a timetable that hinges on securing capital and obtaining player buy-in.
The breakaway LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection in New Jersey as it plans a restructuring and a return in a new form. Rahm has signalled he may return to the PGA Tour if opportunities open, and European hopes hinge on next year’s Ryder Cup at Adare Manor.
LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey and has agreed a restructuring with BC Partners while Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has provided $49.6m in debtor-in-possession financing. The company has listed $500m–$1bn in liabilities, plans a player-majority ownership model and aims to return in 2027.
The LIV Golf breakaway has filed for Chapter 11 in the United States as Saudi PIF withdraws backing and BC Partners steps in with financing. The move aims to preserve LIV as a going concern while reshaping ownership, with talks of a return by stars to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour as contracts are renegotiated or cancelled.
The PGA Tour has detailed a two-tier framework—Championship Series and Challenger Series—set to launch in 2028. The plan includes a Last Chance Series for three top-tier cards, revised exemptions, and a structured points system. DP World Tour links remain under discussion as talks continue, with past major winners retaining extended eligibility.
LIV Golf has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States, owing about $45m to players. The move signals a reboot for LIV 2.0, but the path back to the PGA Tour and DP World Tour remains uncertain as contracts, funding and format are renegotiated. Top players are weighing departures as the sport reorganises.
The DP World Tour has revised its 2027 calendar as the Ryder Cup moves Ireland-ward, prompting date shuffles for key events and a reordering of the European circuit’s calendar. Several tournaments relocate in the lead-up to the 2027 season, with Wentworth and other Rolex Series events affected along with national opens and Open Qualifying Series slots.
BC Partners Credit has committed an initial $300 million to LIV Golf’s restructuring, subject to bankruptcy court approval. The funding aims to propel LIV Golf into 2027, with a promised player-owned, globally oriented league as the core ambition. Hearings are set to address the terms and next steps as the league negotiates with creditors and players.
LIV Golf is pursuing a 2.0 restructuring while facing a legal challenge from the DP World Tour over player releases and governance. The European tour is demanding players choose their associations, with deadlines looming as LIV seeks funding and a broader player equity model.
The Scottish No. 1 has withdrawn from the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship and the Dubai finale due to concerns over the regional conflict, marking his first absence from a season-ending event since his DP World Tour debut in 2019. The field remains stacked as top players chase the Race to Dubai and the $10 million DP World Tour Championship.