American professional golfer; major champion
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.
Infortar Estonian Challenge winner Martin Franssen has claimed a 19-under total to win the DP World Tour’s HotelPlanner Tour event in Tallinn, edging England’s Andrew Wilson by three shots. Franssen, an Inverness-born, St Andrews-based player, secures his first Scottish title on the circuit, after a season of steady progress and a breakthrough victory the previous year.
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.
The PGA Tour has announced a major revision to its postseason format beginning in 2028: the BMW Championship will lead 90 players into a two-week, group-stage followed by a four-day match-play Tour Championship. The top 32 will advance; the final week is a four-day match-play bracket to crown the season-long champion.
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.
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.
Top golfers have expressed reservations about the UAE season-ending events amid regional conflict. The DP World Tour says it remains intent on staging the Abu Dhabi Championship and the Dubai Championship, but players are weighing safety and personal circumstances. Decisions are being monitored as new developments unfold.
Rai has stepped into the spotlight at Wentworth, recording a six-under-par 66 in the BMW PGA Championship while Rory McIlroy and Ryan Fox also feature in a marquee pairing. Rai says the experience is special, and McIlroy continues to refine his swing as the fields press toward the weekend.
Europe’s Luke Donald seeks a historic third win as captain in the centenary Ryder Cup at Adare Manor, with Jim Furyk returning as U.S. captain. The event will feature new talent and a focus on maintaining harmony on European soil.