LIV Execs, Stars Paid Millions During PIF’s Funding Exit, Per Court Docs
LIV CEO Scott O’Neil received a $6.375 million “retention payment” on June 24.
The recent filing of bankruptcy documents in LIV Golf's Chapter 11 case has shed light on the significant sums of money paid out to the league's top executives as the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) concluded its funding. Notably, LIV CEO Scott O'Neil received a $6.375 million "retention payment" on June 24, shortly after LIV Golf's 47-day summer break and two weeks after Front Office Sports reported concerns about the league's funding.
O'Neil's total earnings from September 12, 2025, to August 28, 2026, amounted to $13.67 million. Six other high-ranking LIV executives also received retention payments, ranging from $555,801.05 to $3.36 million. Jon Zinman and Eugene Davis, independent board directors, were each compensated $750,250. Former CEO Greg Norman received a $9.41 million settlement and bonus in September 2025.
Top players such as Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Cam Smith, and Bubba Watson received payments totaling $65.3 million, primarily through quarterly Player Participation Agreement (PPA) payments, with Rahm settling his outstanding amount.
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