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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Doug Ferguson

LIV Golf agrees deal with new lead investor to secure post-Saudi funding future

LIV Golf appears to have secured a new lead investor - (Getty)

LIV Golf has announced a significant agreement with a lead investor, signaling a new direction for the rival golf league that would allow it to operate without the backing of Saudi funding while making its players major equity holders.

Scott O'Neil, LIV Golf's CEO, confirmed the deal and LIV Golf issued its own statement on Wednesday afternoon.

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