LIV Golf handed lifeline with potential $300m investment

LIV Golf has secured a possible $300m in financing from BC Partners Credit in order to try to move forward with the 2027 season. The league filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States in September after Saudi Arabia withdrew its multibillion-dollar funding, starting a court-supervised “restructuring process” that they hope to complete in early 2027. It is unclear how much of the $300m LIV requires to start next year’s schedule and which players will start the season.

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PGA Tour ‘not contemplating’ allowing more LIV returns

There are no plans to create an instant pathway back to the PGA Tour for LIV Golf’s biggest stars. Major winners Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith are contemplating their futures after LIV filed for bankruptcy protection last week as the breakaway league tries to create a new circuit for next year. Rahm said he was uncertain about his future plans.

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Phil Mickelson to miss Masters due to ‘personal health matter’ with family

Phil Mickelson has announced he will not be playing in The Masters next week due to an ongoing “family health matter”. Mickelson, who has won The Masters in 2004, 2006 and 2010 and has made 28 cuts around Augusta National, announced the news via social media on Thursday. The 55-year-old six-time major champion finished tied for second when Jon Rahm won The Masters in 2023.

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Sergio Garcia rejoins DP Tour as he eyes Ryder Cup spot

Sergio Garcia has rejoined the DP World Tour as he seeks a European record-equalling 11th appearance at the Ryder Cup. The 44-year-old Spaniard, who is already the event’s record points scorer, wants to match Lee Westwood and Sir Nick Faldo’s European benchmark by playing next year at Bethpage in the USA. His membership of LIV Golf means he has had to pay hefty fines and will serve a suspension in order to rejoin the DP World Tour.

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McIlroy and Scheffler to take on Koepka and DeChambeau

Rory McIlroy has confirmed that he will partner world No 1 Scottie Scheffler in a made-for-TV match against LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka later this year. The match between two of the biggest names on the PGA Tour and two of the highest-profile LIV Golf players will be held in Las Vegas in mid-December, although the exact date, venue and format have yet to be announced.

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