LIV Golf, the renegade professional golf league backed by Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion wealth fund, is seeking financial support to make the upcoming tournament in Plymouth Township an annual event. The league, scheduled to play its team championship August 22-24 at Saint John’s Resort, aims to capitalize on Michigan’s growing sports fandom and economic potential. With a $40 million economic impact anticipated, the three-day event will also benefit local hospitality, tourism, and event management industries. The Saudi-backed event coincides with Michigan’s $600 billion U.S. investment announced by President Donald Trump, which includes a $500 million intravenous fluids and genomic products plant. LIV invites notable figures and business leaders, though specific names remain undisclosed. Organizers have engaged with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) and Visit Detroit, while the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation oversees the resort. The event highlights Michigan’s sports culture and sets a precedent for future collaborations. Key stakeholders include the Pulte Foundation, OUTLYR, and the Detroit Sports Commission, with organizers preparing for a $50 million purse event that could attract top-tier athletes and businesses.
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