Briev
Live
Sport

LIV Golf Secures New Investor, DeChambeau Seeks Dual Tour Play, Playoffs Set

LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said the league has reached a deal with an unnamed investor and sees further interest, while Bryson DeChambeau expressed a desire to compete on both LIV and the PGA Tour, and the FedExCup Playoffs field was finalized.

LIV Golf’s chief executive, Scott O'Neil, revealed that the organization has finalized a partnership with an unnamed investor and that other groups are expressing interest in minority stakes, but he withheld any specifics on the amount or structure of the deal. The announcement sparked a range of reactions from the outlet’s writers, who questioned the league’s long-term viability and the fate of unpaid player contracts.

In a separate interview, Bryson DeChambeau said he hopes to compete in both LIV events and PGA Tour tournaments, saying fans want to see him wherever he plays. The column also noted Michael Brennan’s victory at the Wyndham Championship, which secured his place among the 70 golfers qualified for the upcoming FedExCup Playoffs, and highlighted notable qualifiers such as Brooks Koepka, Jackson Koivun and Jordan Spieth. The discussion underscored the uncertainty surrounding LIV’s future and the competitive dynamics between the two tours.

Why it matters

The story shows how LIV Golf’s financing and player ambitions could reshape professional golf’s competitive landscape.

In this story

LIV GolfinvestorBryson DeChambeaudual tourFedExCup PlayoffsScott O'Neilplayer contractsprofessional golf