LIV’s deep-pocketed backers in Riyadh were rumoured to have cooled on the extravagantly expensive project, which has reportedly cost them more than US$5 billion so far.
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil refuted the reports, vowing to continue the season “full throttle”, though he conceded the league would “probably” have to raise money going forward.
A collapse of LIV Golf could jeopardise the careers and earnings of its star players.
The likes of DeChambeau defected from the PGA Tour in acrimonious circumstances, and may face severe penalties if they try to return.
“There were rules, and they were broken,” PGA Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp told the WSJ this week. “With rules comes accountability.”
Kiwis Ben Campbell and Danny Lee both feature on the tour.
LIV Golf this week postponed its planned June tournament in New Orleans, with officials saying they hope to reschedule an event for later this year.
LIV’s next tournament is set for May 7-10 at Trump National in suburban Washington.
Its final scheduled tournament this season is set to take place in Indianapolis from August 20-23.