LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed professional golf league, is shutting down after five years of operation, bringing an end to its broadcast partnership with Fox Sports. The announcement comes despite the league reporting growth in its television audience during the 2026 season.
The final LIV Golf tournament of the season concluded with Jon Rahm finishing in second place. Rahm, a former world number one and major champion, was among the high-profile players who joined the circuit since its inception in 2022.
The league's closure marks the end of a disruptive era in professional golf that began with significant financial backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. LIV Golf introduced a team-based format, 54-hole tournaments without cuts, and substantial prize funds that attracted several leading players from the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
Financial terms of the shutdown and the future status of player contracts were not immediately disclosed. The league's television agreement with Fox Sports, which broadcast events in the United States, will also terminate.
