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March 25, 2017 – Newark, DE, United States of America – Philadelphia 76ers/CEO SCOTT ONEIL gives remarks during Half time of an NBA Basketball Herren USA D-league regular season game between the Delaware 87ers and the Windy City Bulls (Chicago Bulls) Saturday, March 25, 2017 at The Bob Carpenter Sports Convocation Center in Newark, DEL NBA D-LEAGUE BASKETBALL 2017 – MAR 25 – Windy City Bulls defeated Delaware 87ers 110-99 – ZUMAs124 20170325_zap_s124_007 Copyright: xSaquanxStimpsonx
A little over 24 hours ago, LIV Golf thought its financial future was the biggest fire to put out. PIF had said it would stop funding the Saudi-based league. But just as Scott O’Neal started cleaning the mess, a new lawsuit has thrown gasoline on the flames.
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According to Sky Sports, “LIV Golf and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia have been sued by its predecessor Premier Golf League. In a court filing from April 16, Premier Golf and its parent company World Golf Group Limited, have filed a lawsuit against the Public Investment Fund, Golf Saudi, various LIV Golf entities and two individuals.”
Reports claim that the Premier Golf League has accused LIV Golf of stealing its original format. Back in 2020, PGL was supposed to carry forward Greg Norman’s vision of a global league. The Australian legend and the PGL had discussed the 54-hole, 48-player format with no cuts and shotgun starts.
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The Saudi Public Investment Fund was one of the 60 shareholders that World Golf Group Limited led. However, the PIF used the concept of the Premier Golf League to create LIV Golf.
With the Saudi-based league walking on thin ice and amid the financial crisis, this presents the perfect opportunity for the World Golf Group Limited to take action. If the litigation continues, it will further damage the relationship between LIV Golf and its parent company. That nearly guarantees their early exit from the league.
LIV Golf and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia have been sued by its predecessor Premier Golf League.
In a court filing from April 16, Premier Golf and its parent company World Golf Group Limited, have filed a lawsuit against the Public Investment Fund, Golf Saudi,… pic.twitter.com/d3kuR9SfZ2
— Sky Sports Golf (@SkySportsGolf) April 16, 2026
But this is not the end of troubles for LIV Golf.
Scott O’Neil and LIV Golf have no room to breathe
With its primary backer set to exit, the Saudi-based league already has too many things to worry about. One thing that O’Neil has been positive about is finding new investors. The LIV Golf CEO’s connections on Wall Street might help him get the financial backing. He has worked with Josh Harris and David Blitzer, the cofounders of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE), before.
However, that’s not the only trouble they are facing. With the players lacking confidence in their future at LIV Golf, they took to the course in Mexico City. And just as the tournament was picking up pace, they lost their connection with the fans.
LIV Golf Mexico 2026 didn’t broadcast because of technical issues. Fans shared pictures of their screens which read “LIV Golf Please Standby Technical Issues.” The disruption has caused a lot of unrest in the golf community as well. With its funding in jeopardy, its format under legal fire, and its broadcast failing, the Saudi-based league is facing an existential crisis on multiple fronts.
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