LIV Golf has roiled professional golf for years since its Saudi-backed launch, challenging the established PGA Tour and European Tour structure. The circuit, fronted by CEO Greg Norman and funded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund led by Yasir Al-Rumayyan, introduced team-based competition, 54-hole no-cut events, and massive prize purses that lured major champions and top-ranked players.
The upstart league sparked lawsuits, player suspensions, and a bitter divide in the sport before a surprise framework agreement in June 2023 between the PIF and PGA Tour signaled a potential reunification. However, the final terms remain unresolved, leaving LIV Golf's long-term legacy uncertain as it continues to operate a separate schedule while negotiations drag on.
