LIV Golf is shutting down, according to lawyers who confirmed the decision during a bankruptcy hearing on Thursday. The Saudi-backed golf league, which launched in 2022 as a rival to the PGA Tour, will cease operations following the legal proceedings.
The confirmation came during a court hearing on November 5, 2026, marking the end of the controversial circuit that lured top players with massive signing bonuses and guaranteed prize money. LIV Golf's format featured 54-hole tournaments with team and individual competitions, but it faced ongoing legal battles and struggled to secure mainstream broadcast deals.
Front Office Sports reported the development, citing statements made in court. The league's closure resolves months of uncertainty about its financial viability after its primary backer, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, negotiated a framework agreement with the PGA Tour in 2023 that left LIV's future in doubt.
