{
  "id": 1565118,
  "title": "LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/liv-golf-to-end-season-early-and-cancel-the-michigan-team-event-1565118",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T20:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/liv-golf-indianapolis-michigan-oneil-04a06372ca49e8cb560a118f3d63bd0c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LIV Golf has decided to wrap up its season one week earlier than originally scheduled, announcing on Monday that the team championship in Michigan will not take place next week and will instead be held this week near Indianapolis. The league, which began with a sizable investment from the Saudi Public Investment Fund in 2022, has a reduced schedule of 12 events this year, following the postponement of the New Orleans tournament. Jon Rahm has already secured his third consecutive individual season title. The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, the financial driving force behind LIV Golf, announced in March that this would be the final year of funding for the league. LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil stated that by concluding the season early, the organization can focus on the future and ensure operational readiness for the upcoming transition. LIV is reimagining itself as a league owned by players, supported by sustainable business practices and a fan experience tailored to emerging markets. The cancellation of the Michigan event is anticipated, as preparations for the tournament have reportedly not begun. Ticket holders will receive refunds.",
  "summary": "LIV Golf is ending its season one week earlier than planned,…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}