No LIV Golf in South Africa in 2027 as breakaway tour shuts down
South African golf fans will not see a LIV Golf event in 2027 following the confirmed collapse of the breakaway league.
The once-prominent LIV Golf tour, which had shaken up the global golfing scene by luring top stars away from the traditional PGA Tour, has announced its closure after five years. The league, initially backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund with an estimated $5 billion investment, filed for bankruptcy protection in September.
However, plans to relaunch as "LIV 2.0" with a reduced schedule and lower prize money have been abandoned. BC Partners Credit, the lead investor in the new version of the tour, withdrew from the project following difficulties in convincing players to fully commit. Despite extensive discussions, efforts to implement a Restructuring Support Agreement with BC Partners failed, leading LIV Golf to believe an orderly wind-down is the most responsible course of action. The remaining assets of the league will begin liquidation on Monday.
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