Asian Tour Joins PGA-DP Alliance Through 2029, Cutting Off LIV’s $300 Million Foothold
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 21
Asian Tour Joins PGA-DP Alliance Through 2029, Cutting Off LIV’s $300 Million Foothold
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 21
Summary
2027 access to the DP World Tour or HotelPlanner Tour will be opened to top Asian Tour players under a new alliance announced Tuesday by the Asian, PGA and DP World tours.
The deal folds the Asian Tour into the PGA-DP strategic alliance through 2029 and was framed as part of a more connected global golf system, with terms finalized during last week’s British Open.
LIV Golf was informed only on Monday and was caught "completely by surprise," losing a circuit it had backed with $300 million since 2022 and a pipeline tied to eight to 10 Asian Tour events a season.
That setback lands as Saudi Arabia’s PIF plans to stop funding LIV after 2026; after investing more than $5 billion, the league is seeking up to $250 million, relying on loans and weighing layoffs and possible U.S. bankruptcy.
With LIV's Asian pipeline cut, will the PGA Tour's new alliance unify golf or just create a new 'iron curtain' in the sport?
As Saudi Arabia's PIF exits, can LIV Golf survive by selling its teams, or is the league's collapse now simply inevitable?
Is PIF’s exit a financial failure or a strategic pivot to force a final merger with the PGA Tour on new terms?
Global Golf Transformed: Inside the 2026–2029 PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour Alliance and Its Impact on LIV Golf
Overview
On July 21, 2026, a major strategic alliance was announced, uniting the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour in a multi-year agreement through at least 2029. This partnership marks a new era for global golf, aiming to foster greater unity and opportunity within the sport. Driven by a shared vision for the future of professional golf, the alliance seeks to strengthen the global golf landscape, enhance competitive opportunities for players, and deliver a more cohesive and compelling experience for fans worldwide.