Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 30, 2026Country: Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding, while league appoints new chairman

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund confirmed that funding for the LIV Golf league will end after the 2026 season. LIV Golf announced a new board led by Gene Davis and Jon Zinman, focusing on securing long-term financial partners. The PIF stated that this decision aligns with its current investment priorities and macroeconomic dynamics.

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