As the 2025 golf season winds down, LIV Golf appears poised to make another bold move—despite mounting financial challenges. Reports indicate that two recent PGA Tour winners are currently in discussions to join LIV for the 2026 season, signaling that the Saudi-backed league isn’t done reshaping the professional golf landscape.
After splashing onto the scene with megastars like Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson, LIV’s player acquisitions have slowed in recent years. Aside from Jon Rahm’s blockbuster signing, few additions have made headlines. But with contracts expiring and team rosters in flux, LIV is once again looking to the PGA Tour for fresh faces.
According to reports, the two unnamed players have both notched PGA Tour victories in recent months. While neither is a major champion, their recent success gives them enough name recognition to make an impact. Several other players nearing the end of their careers are also rumored to be exploring LIV as a potential “final payday.”
The timing of this recruitment push comes as LIV Golf faces significant financial strain. New reports show the league lost roughly $461 million in 2024 alone, bringing total losses since launch to over $1.1 billion. Despite generating solid revenue from select events—such as its successful stop in Adelaide—LIV continues to burn through cash as it seeks sustainability and global relevance.
Still, money troubles haven’t stopped LIV’s ambitions. Rumors continue to swirl around potential targets such as Kurt Kitayama, Ryan Fox, and Aldrich Potgieter, while mid-tier winners like Brian Harman, Brian Campbell, or Ryan Gerard could also fit the bill.
Whether this next wave of signings can reignite interest—or simply deepen LIV’s financial hole—remains to be seen. One thing’s for sure: the tug-of-war between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour isn’t over yet.
Okay, golf fans, buckle up because Live Golf might be about to stir the pot again. First, the money side. The league is bleeding cash. In 2024 alone, Live Golf lost 460 plus million, pushing its total losses well past 1.1 billion since inception. That’s no small leak of uh for a league that’s supposed to be the future of pro golf, but now uh signals are of a comeback. Reports say that two recent PGA Tour winners are in active talks to defect to Liv for 2026 season. Those aren’t household names like John Rom, but they’ve won recently, meaning they carry some cache. So, what does this all mean? Liv is clearly trying to reset, stem the bleeding financially, switch tactics on signings, and renew relevance. If they succeed in landing two credible PGA tour winners, it could reignite debate over which tour is king. Well, will it work? I don’t know. I don’t think so. But I want to know what you think. Let me know.
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Golf doesn't need 2 leagues. LIV is only taking away from the quality of they PGA.