LIV Golf, the Saudi-backed professional golf league, has seen its history chronicled from its 2022 inception to its 2026 bankruptcy in an Associated Press timeline. The league debuted with the LIV Golf Invitational in Chicago on September 18, 2022, featuring CEO Greg Norman and Public Investment Fund Governor Yasir Al-Rumayyan. Major champions such as Phil Mickelson competed in early events like the Bedminster Invitational in July 2022. The Team Championship at Trump National Doral in October 2023 marked a key milestone. By May 9, 2026, under CEO Scott O'Neil, the Maaden LIV Golf Virginia tournament took place at Trump National Golf Club. The timeline concludes with the league's financial collapse, ending a disruptive venture that reshaped professional golf.
LIV Golf Timeline Traces Path from Launch to Bankruptcy
