The New Orleans tournament that LIV Golf had scheduled for late June has been postponed, according to ESPN, which cited anonymous sources Monday. The move comes as LIV maintains their efforts to achieve financial support following Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) reportedly withdrawing their commitment to economically back the league.
WDSU was the first to report the news.
The event was set to be held at Bayou Oaks at City Park in Louisiana from June 25-28. (RELATED: Justin Rose Inks Deal With McLaren Golf, Will Play New Equipment At Cadillac Championship In Miami)
A statement from LIV Golf is anticipated to be issued Tuesday, per ESPN.
Susan Bourgeois, the secretary of Louisiana Economic Development, had applied pressure to officials within LIV Golf to make a decision in the last two weeks.
According to ESPN, which cited sources who have knowledge of the operation around LIV Golf, it’s confirmed that the circuit has been coordinating with the office of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, as well as the Louisiana Economic Development agency, to potentially reschedule for the fall.
According to multiple sources, LIV will not play its event at Bayou Oaks on the originally scheduled dates in late June.
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Per ESPN, LIV Golf is looking to keep the tournament away from summer heat at its peak, make sure that the course is in top shape and not compete with the World Cup where it affects their television and attendance numbers.
The future of LIV Golf is ultimately unclear following the PIF reportedly pulling their financial support past the 2026 season. Scott O’Neil, the CEO of LIV Golf, said to staff in an April 15 email that the current campaign “continues exactly as planned, uninterrupted and at full throttle.”
LIV Golf’s next tournament is set for May 7-10, taking place in Sterling, Virginia, at Trump National Golf Club owned by President Donald Trump.
Over $5 billion has been invested by the PIF into LIV Golf since their beginning in 2022, with the last three years reportedly seeing the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia spending $100 million each month. A lot of the money was invested into contracts for golfers and tournament winnings, with the 2026 season increasing the latter from $25 million to $30 million. The $5 million bump was directed toward team purses.
The Daily Caller has contacted LIV Golf for comment and confirmation of the postponement.