LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed professional golf league that launched in 2022, is officially winding down after five years of operation. The circuit, which disrupted the traditional golf landscape with its 54-hole, no-cut format and massive prize purses, will cease competition following its 2026 season.
The league, funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, featured team-based competition alongside individual play and attracted several major champions including Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, and Jon Rahm. Its emergence prompted a significant restructuring of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, leading to a framework agreement announced in June 2023 between the PGA Tour and PIF.
Details regarding the winding-down process, player contracts, and the future of team franchises have not been disclosed. The league's 2026 schedule had included events across the United States, Australia, Singapore, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
