LIV Golf is planning a massive expansion to a hefty 17 events for 2027 and is digging deep into its pockets – or rather, into those of BC Partners, who are expected to provide up to $300 million. The key detail: The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) will withdraw from financing after 2026, forcing a significant realignment for the league. This is, of course, still a provisional plan that requires approval through LIV's Chapter 11 restructuring.
Under the proposed LIV 2.0 model, the players themselves will hold 52.5% of the shares, while BC Partners and other investors will control 45%. The remaining 2.5% will go to management. A bold step to stay in the game after the PIF's departure and secure the future of the controversial format.
🚨🚨🚨 Per Financial Times, LIV 2.0 will have 17 tournaments in total for 2027. Quick pivot from DPWT interference. "As for the new LIV, BC has said both itself and partners will commit up to $300mn. The league is supposed to have 17 tournaments in total with 10 “signature”
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The clock is ticking for the players: By October 25, 2026, they must decide whether they want to be part of the new LIV 2.0 structure. At the same time, the DP World Tour clarified on October 12 that there will be no more conditional releases for LIV players starting in 2027. This is no small matter, as it makes the choice stark: Either LIV or the DP World Tour. And anyone who dreams of the Ryder Cup knows that DP World Tour membership is often the ticket.
Who Stays in the Game?
This ordeal has already had its first consequences. Jon Rahm and David Puig have reportedly already indicated that they will not join LIV 2.0. Two fewer big names on the roster weakens the league's appeal and makes the search for top talent more difficult. While LIV has found a potential path for 2027 – with more events and new millions – whether the plan will truly succeed and players will commit remains to be seen. It remains truly exciting on the green.
