LIV Golf to end season early to focus 'on next chapter' - BBC
LIV Golf has cancelled its remaining 2026 season events, including the Team Championships, to focus on a restructuring phase. The league is transitioning toward a player-owned model following the withdrawal of Saudi financial backing earlier this year.
Why it matters
This marks a significant pivot for the professional golf landscape, signaling the end of the league's initial high-spending era and a move toward a more sustainable, independent business model.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, This week's tournament in Indiana will be the final event in the 2026 LIV Golf season
Sports News Correspondent Published 17 August 2026 LIV Golf has cancelled its Team Championships in Michigan after weeks of speculation, saying it needs to focus on "building its next chapter".
It had been widely expected that the event from 27 to 30 August would not happen, as players including Tyrrell Hatton entered the British Masters over the same dates and tickets were no longer being sold.
However, confirmation came on Monday with a statement from LIV Golf outlining changes to the schedule, meaning this week's event in Indianapolis will be the last of the season and double up as a team competition.
The breakaway league has faced an uncertain future since Saudi Arabia withdrew its financial backing in April.
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