LIV Golf Files for Bankruptcy | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

LIV Golf just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, drowning in over $500 million in debt after Saudi Arabia pulled its funding — leaving vendors unpaid and lawsuits looming. Now, BC Partners is stepping in as the new financial lifeline, while CEO Scott O’Neil unveils “LIV Golf 2.0”: a leaner, player-owned league with 75 pros, Monday qualifiers, and national team concepts. The radical pivot comes after a wild launch that spent $5 billion on star signings — including Jon Rahm, who’s owed nearly $7.5 million. With assets estimated at $100–500 million and liabilities hitting $500–1 billion, the…