LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam says LIV Golf interrupted the game of golf, forced PGA Tour to make changes
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced it will cease funding LIV Golf after the 2026 season concludes, casting doubt on the breakaway league's long-term viability. The decision represents a major shift for the venture that launched in 2022 with considerable financial resources and star power drawn from the PGA Tour.
When asked about LIV Golf's impact, LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam offered a measured assessment, acknowledging that the league had introduced positive elements to professional golf but arguing that its overall effect on the sport remained limited. Her comments suggest that whilst LIV Golf prompted competitive responses from the established tour, the fundamental landscape of professional golf remained largely unchanged.
- Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is ending financial backing of LIV Golf at the end of 2026, leaving the league's future uncertain
- LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam acknowledged LIV Golf brought some positive elements to the sport but said it ultimately did not substantially transform the game
- The announcement marks a significant moment for a league that sought to challenge golf's established order