PGA, DP World and Asian Tours Forge 2029 Alliance, Pressuring LIV Golf
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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 21
PGA, DP World and Asian Tours Forge 2029 Alliance, Pressuring LIV Golf
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 21
Summary
Immediate effect: the PGA Tour and DP World Tour have brought the Asian Tour into their alliance, extending their existing pact through at least 2029.
The deal restores co-sanctioned events and creates a 2027 pathway for leading Asian Tour players into the DP World Tour, while adding commercial and playing opportunities across the three circuits.
LIV Golf loses a key foothold in Asia because the Asian Tour had been central to its promotion route and its Saudi-funded International Series, which previously offered spots in LIV's 2026 season.
The move deepens pressure on LIV after Saudi financial backing was withdrawn despite more than £3.75 billion spent in its first three years, leaving CEO Scott O'Neil seeking $350 million in new investment.
With LIV's Asian pipeline cut, will the PGA Tour's new alliance unify golf or just create a new 'iron curtain' in the sport?
As Saudi Arabia's PIF exits, can LIV Golf survive by selling its teams, or is the league's collapse now simply inevitable?
Is PIF’s exit a financial failure or a strategic pivot to force a final merger with the PGA Tour on new terms?
Global Golf Transformed: Inside the 2026–2029 PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour Alliance and Its Impact on LIV Golf
Overview
On July 21, 2026, a major strategic alliance was announced, uniting the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and Asian Tour in a multi-year agreement through at least 2029. This partnership marks a new era for global golf, aiming to foster greater unity and opportunity within the sport. Driven by a shared vision for the future of professional golf, the alliance seeks to strengthen the global golf landscape, enhance competitive opportunities for players, and deliver a more cohesive and compelling experience for fans worldwide.