Hatton expects LIV to continue despite job cuts

Tyrrell Hatton, a European Ryder Cup star, anticipates LIV Golf's continuation in the upcoming year despite job cuts following the early conclusion of its season in Indianapolis. The breakaway circuit aims to secure $350m investment to survive. The season concluded early due to the cancellation of its finale in Detroit. Hatton will compete at the British Masters on Thursday.

LIV's future is uncertain as it lost the backing of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF). A term sheet has been signed with a potential new backer, but no confirmation of concrete funding. LIV is transitioning to LIV 2.0, and the company informed employees that their employment under LIV 1.0 will end in September. Several LIV players, including Hatton, have been linked with departing the tour.

Hatton remains committed to playing the rest of the year on the DP World Tour, which would please European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald. Donald would welcome Hatton and team-mate Jon Rahm's full-time return to the DP World Tour, as it would increase their chances of qualifying automatically. However, the lack of clarity over LIV's future makes it impossible for Donald to offer qualifying points to the tour.