As the 2025 golf season winds down, LIV Golf appears poised to make another bold move—despite mounting financial challenges. Reports indicate that two recent PGA Tour winners are currently in discussions to join LIV for the 2026 season, signaling that the Saudi-backed league isn’t done reshaping the professional golf landscape.
After splashing onto the scene with megastars like Bryson DeChambeau and Phil Mickelson, LIV’s player acquisitions have slowed in recent years. Aside from Jon Rahm’s blockbuster signing, few additions have made headlines. But with contracts expiring and team rosters in flux, LIV is once again looking to the PGA Tour for fresh faces.
According to reports, the two unnamed players have both notched PGA Tour victories in recent months. While neither is a major champion, their recent success gives them enough name recognition to make an impact. Several other players nearing the end of their careers are also rumored to be exploring LIV as a potential “final payday.”
The timing of this recruitment push comes as LIV Golf faces significant financial strain. New reports show the league lost roughly $461 million in 2024 alone, bringing total losses since launch to over $1.1 billion. Despite generating solid revenue from select events—such as its successful stop in Adelaide—LIV continues to burn through cash as it seeks sustainability and global relevance.
Whether this next wave of signings can reignite interest—or simply deepen LIV’s financial hole—remains to be seen. One thing’s for sure: the tug-of-war between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour isn’t over yet.
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