USA TODAY columnist Nancy Armour declared the LIV Golf venture dead in a November 5, 2026 opinion piece, arguing that the Saudi-backed league's collapse has left a lasting stain on the golfers who abandoned the PGA Tour for guaranteed riches.
Armour's column contends that the breakaway circuit, which lured top players with massive signing bonuses and no-cut events, has failed to establish a sustainable business model or meaningful competitive legacy. The writer suggests that the golfers who accepted the money have compromised their reputations for short-term financial gain.
The opinion piece reflects a broader narrative in professional golf following the June 2023 framework agreement between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which left LIV Golf's future uncertain. Armour's assessment underscores the view that the league's demise was inevitable and that its participants face enduring criticism.
