LIV's future now down to player support - Bland
LIV golfer Richard Bland reveals that the future of the league will rely on "player support" with their members still left in the dark as to what will happen going forward.
Richard Bland, a golfer on LIV Golf, has emphasized that the league's future depends on player support as the tour faces uncertainty. In September, LIV filed for bankruptcy protection with over $45 million owed to players, following the Saudi Public Investment Fund's decision to end its backing at the end of the season. Bland joined LIV in 2022 and remains unsure about the tour's future.
Although funding is available, it is uncertain if LIV 2.0 will continue if player support does not materialize. Despite signing top golfers like Bryson Dechambeau and John Rahm, LIV's future remains unclear. In January, players were initially told the tour would be funded until 2032, but this was later contradicted in April. Bland, 53, became the oldest first-time winner in European Tour history in 2021 and earned over $20 million during his time on LIV, which he considers a lucrative deal.
Bland will compete in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland as LIV's future hangs in the balance.
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