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LIV golf stars face career limbo with Saudi investment expected to end in 2026
LIV chief’s rallying email to staff did not refer to 2027

TL;DR
- Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is expected to withdraw backing for LIV Golf after 2026.
- The future is uncertain for LIV Golf players, with potential difficulties in securing future careers.
- Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm may have a pathway back to the PGA Tour, but others' futures are less clear.
- The PIF may use force majeure to exit contracts due to the Middle East crisis and a shift in Saudi sporting focus.
- LIV Golf's chief executive, Scott O'Neil, sent an email assuring staff of the season's continuity but made no commitments beyond 2026.
- LIV Golf has reportedly spent over $5 billion of PIF money since its inception in 2021.
- The DP World Tour may be more willing to re-engage with LIV players.
- Women's golf in Europe could be significantly impacted if Saudi Arabia diverts attention away from the sport.
- The PGA Tour's relationship with the DP World Tour is a complicating factor.