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1. LIV Golf 2.0 Reportedly Gains Player Commitments

The Financial Times reports that LIV Golf has received enough player interest to keep its hopes of relaunching alive, with commitments potentially coming as early as this week. According to the report, 15 golfers have tentatively agreed to join LIV Golf 2.0, separate from existing player groups that collectively include 23 golfers, some of whom are also expected to commit. BC Partners reportedly wants between 30 and 40 players signed before moving forward with the league. The original commitment deadline is also expected to be extended to allow additional players to sign on.

2. LIV Golf Bankruptcy Documents Reveal Major Payments

Newly released LIV Golf bankruptcy documents have revealed several major financial details, including a $6.3 million retention payment to CEO Scott O'Neil in June 2026, just months before the league filed for bankruptcy. O'Neil also reportedly earned approximately $214,000 per month in regular payroll compensation. Former CEO Greg Norman received a combined $9.4 million in settlement and bonus payments in September 2025. The documents also revealed that LIV owned numerous website domains featuring anti-LIV descriptions.

3. Several Major Stars Announce Departure from LIV Golf

LIV Golf faces growing uncertainty as numerous prominent players have announced their departures. Among those leaving are Jon Rahm, Tyrrell Hatton, Louis Oosthuizen, Ian Poulter, Lucas Herbert, David Puig, Adrian Meronk, Charles Howell III, Thomas Pieters, Abraham Ancer, and Branden Grace. Poulter cited spending more time with family and pursuing senior golf, while Oosthuizen and Herbert plan to return to DP World Tour schedules. Oosthuizen described leaving as one of the hardest decisions of his career.

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This has to be one of the wildest stats in all of golf history. Tiger is just in his own category all around. Best score to par in majors, 1997-2009 (min. 70 rounds): Tiger Woods -134 Phil Mickelson +99 Ernie Els +118… WOW!

What’s going viral? 🎥

Ross Steelman, who recently graduated from the Korn Ferry Tour and is one of the newest PGA Tour members, has one of the more unique traits on tour.

Tony Finau was making headlines off the course, draining a long putt at the Utah Jazz home game!

What’s Next? 🗓️

Here’s what’s next on the calendar in professional golf!

NUCLR BOMBSHELL OF THE WEEK 💣

This week’s bombshell of the week is Cassandra Marie. Check out her swing below!

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