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LIV Golf players faced uncertainty after reports that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund may reduce circuit funding. A missed contractual payment raised concerns, though CEO Scott O'Neil said operations remain uninterrupted and the season continues as planned. If LIV folds, players could face challenges returning to the PGA Tour. Brooks Koepka previously rejoined under a one-time program requiring forfeiture of up to $90M.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street
00:02LIV golf players faced uncertainty after reports that Saudi Arabia's public investment fund
00:08may reduce funding for the circuit, according to the Wall Street Journal.
00:12Players said they had not received official updates,
00:15though a missed contractual payment raised concerns.
00:18Levy launched in 2022 with large payouts that are distributed quarterly.
00:23The league said its season will continue as planned,
00:26with CEO Scott O'Neill stating operations remain uninterrupted.
00:30Concerns earlier in the week raised doubts about whether the Mexico tournament would proceed,
00:34but it ultimately took place.
00:36If LIV folds, players could face challenges returning to the PGA Tour.
00:40Brooks Koepka previously rejoined under a one-time program that required forfeiting up to $90 million.
00:46For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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