LIV Golf is reportedly facing a potential shutdown following the withdrawal of a key investor, according to a report from Golf.com published Thursday.
The Saudi-backed golf league, which has disrupted professional golf since its launch, could cease operations if alternative funding cannot be secured. The report cites sources familiar with the situation.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil and Ted Goldthorpe of BC Partners were photographed together in October 2026, around the time investment discussions were reportedly taking place. BC Partners, a private equity firm, had been considered a potential investor in the circuit.
The development comes amid ongoing negotiations between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour regarding a potential framework agreement to unify professional golf. The investor withdrawal could complicate those talks and threaten the league's ability to fulfill player contracts and tournament commitments for the 2027 season.
LIV Golf has not issued an official statement on the report. The league's schedule and player roster for the upcoming season remain uncertain pending resolution of the funding situation.
