Superstars owed millions as LIV Golf files for bankruptcy

In a bankruptcy claim filed in the United States on Wednesday, LIV Golf said it owed its players millions of dollars, including about $10.2 million to Jon Rahm.

12 sources8 Sept 2026Updated 6d ago

Superstars owed millions as LIV Golf files for bankruptcy

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LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed golf league, has filed for bankruptcy protection, owing its players millions of dollars, including $10.2 million to Jon Rahm and an undisclosed amount to Cameron Smith.

Despite the bankruptcy filing, LIV Golf plans to launch a new version of the league in 2027, with its main benefactor, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, agreeing to provide $49.6 million in financing.

Cameron Smith is also among the players owed money.

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The outcome will impact the future of professional golf and the careers of players involved with LIV Golf

LIV Golf's bankruptcy proceedings and the launch of its new league in 2027

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17h ago
Sky News: LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States but still intends to launch a new version of the league from next year.
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Eritrea Profile (ER): LIV Golf still intends to start its new league early next year after filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States.
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Yahoo: LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
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Post (ZM): LIV Golf 2.0 wants to start with a clean slate.
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Brisbane Times (AU): In a bankruptcy claim filed in the United States on Wednesday, LIV Golf said it owed its players millions of dollars, including about $10.2
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The Age (AU): Superstars owed millions as LIV Golf files for bankruptcy
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The Age (AU): In a bankruptcy claim filed in the United States on Wednesday, LIV Golf said it owed its players millions of dollars, including Australia’s