Ian Poulter Says LIV Golf May Run Out of Time as $300 Million Deadline Nears

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 16

Ian Poulter said LIV Golf could be nearing the end, warning the league has about four weeks to secure $300 million before a hard Sept. 1 deadline.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has said it will stop funding LIV after the 2026 season, leaving the breakaway circuit scrambling for outside investors to avoid collapse or a "2.0" relaunch.
Scott O'Neil has said investor interest remains strong and LIV has signed a term sheet with an unnamed lead backer, but Poulter questioned whether contracts can be completed in time.
Player options already look uneven: Brooks Koepka has rejoined the PGA Tour, Jon Rahm is seen as a possible exit, while Poulter said some LIV golfers may have no clear path to the PGA or DP World tours.
The uncertainty is sharpest for lesser-known and aging players, underscoring the risk of a startup league that once lured stars with rich guaranteed deals but failed to turn a profit.