LIV Golf postpones New Orleans tournament after funding concerns

19 articles · Updated · golfchannel.com · Apr 28

The June 25-28 event at Bayou Oaks, a new addition to LIV’s schedule, is delayed after CEO Scott O’Neil and Louisiana officials agreed to postpone, with $1.2 million in hosting fees to be returned.
Louisiana had committed about $7 million, including $2 million already spent on course renovations. The postponement follows reports of potential loss of Saudi Public Investment Fund backing and ongoing uncertainty about LIV’s financial future.
LIV’s next scheduled events are in Washington, D.C., South Korea, and Spain, with the New Orleans tournament potentially rescheduled for fall. An official announcement from LIV Golf is still pending.

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