Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf at end of season
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 02:21 UTC
- Sources: BBC Sport
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt. BBC Sport reports that Saudi Arabia's investment arm, Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced it will not continue its funding beyond the current season.
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