LIV Golf Secures Lead Investor with $250-300M Funding

LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil announced on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, that the tour has secured a new lead investor, ensuring its survival beyond the current season. The announcement was made at Trump National Bedminster in New Jersey, where the tour is holding an event this week.

O’Neil stated that a signed agreement with a lead investor, approved by the tour’s board, will anchor a new financial structure. He added that more than a dozen other parties have expressed interest in becoming minority investors, creating what he described as a multi-partner model built for long-term stability. A key element of the proposed plan is granting a majority equity stake in the league to its players, which O’Neil called a first for a major global sports league.

The CEO said the parties anticipate finalizing terms in the coming weeks, with a goal of entering a formal transaction in September. The reported financial commitment from investors is between $250 million and $300 million. The identity of the lead investor was not disclosed.

The announcement follows months of uncertainty for the tour after its primary financial backer, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, withdrew its support earlier...