Amidst speculation surrounding the future of LIV Golf, Sergio Garcia stated that players will only consider information provided by Yasir Al-Rumayyan, LIV Golf's chairman, who assured them of his support at the start of the year. Garcia's comments came ahead of the latest LIV Golf event in Mexico City, where rumors about the league's potential shutdown have been circulating. The Daily Telegraph reported that LIV Golf executives attended an emergency meeting in New York, while the Financial Times suggested that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which funds LIV Golf, may be reconsidering its support. However, no final decision has been made.
Garcia emphasized that players are not paying attention to rumors and will only listen to official announcements from Al-Rumayyan. The situation has caused confusion among LIV Golf players, who are seeking reassurance about the league's future.
Meanwhile, Sky Sports News chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol noted that Saudi Arabia is reevaluating its investment strategy, which may impact its support for LIV Golf. Solhekol suggested that Saudi Arabia will continue to invest in sports, but with a more business-oriented approach, prioritizing investments that generate returns. The future of LIV Golf remains uncertain, with some players, such as Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, and Dustin Johnson, having already defected to the breakaway tour. Other notable players, including Brook Koepka and Patrick Reed, have recently left LIV Golf to return to the PGA Tour or compete on the DP World Tour.